Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Fertile, well drained soil that holds moisture well.
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Position
Sun or partial shade. A cooler, shady position in summer.
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Frost tolerant
Yes, tolerates mild frosts.
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Feeding
Not required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 15cm (5") each way (minimum)
Rows: 10cm (3") with 20cm (7") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow direct into the soil from early spring onwards or under cover for an earlier sowing in mid-late winter. Can also sow in early autumn for a winter crop.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
An easy salad crop that doubles as a cooked green. Flower buds are also edible. Hot weather causes leaves to become very strongly flavored.
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Harvesting
Harvest in small batches as required. Once it flowers the leaves become tougher and hotter in taste.
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Troubleshooting
Flea beetles sometimes make small holes in leaves.
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