Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Rich, deep soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not required if good soil.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 60cm (1' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 60cm (1' 11") with 60cm (1' 11") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Either direct into soil or in pots to plant out later if clubroot disease is a problem in your soil. Firm down well when planting out. For green summer broccoli, see 'Broccoli (Green)'.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Use fine mesh or exclusion netting over the warmer months to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves - caterpillars can destroy these plants. Protect against birds which can damage the young seedlings and overwintering crops. May need supportive stakes during the winter.
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Harvesting
Harvest by cutting off the large central head first before it starts to flower. Smaller side shoots should then be produced for harvesting a few weeks later.
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Troubleshooting
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