Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Almost any soil with good drainage.
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Position
Sunny for spring and autumn sowings, light-shade for summer sowings.
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Frost tolerant
No.
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Feeding
Not required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 10cm (3") each way (minimum)
Rows: 10cm (3") with 20cm (7") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow direct into the ground, protecting with a cloche if cold weather is expected.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
A really good crop for growing inbetween others, especially as it grows to maturity so quickly.
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Harvesting
Harvest as soon as the root has developped to a usable size, while taste and texture are still good.
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Troubleshooting
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