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: 50cm (1' 7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 45cm (1' 5") with 55cm (1' 9") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow spring to autumn in most areas.
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. Short maturity cabbages are the most suitable types for sowing during the warmer months.
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Harvesting
Harvest when heads have reached a decent size and are firm.
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Troubleshooting
Heavy summer rains following dry weather can cause heads to split.
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