Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Rich soil, light textured with plenty of well rotted compost dug in.
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Position
Sun preferred.
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Frost tolerant
Yes, tolerates mild frosts.
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Feeding
Not required if good soil but can still benefit from organic compost mixing in before planting.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 25cm (9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow in early spring either direct into soil or in pots to plant out later.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Not as affected by cabbage root fly as other members of the brassica family. May require fine mesh or fleece over the summer to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves but usually matures quickly enough for this not to be a problem.
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Harvesting
Harvest from mid summer onwards when roots are up to tennis ball size to prevent the texture becoming 'woody'.
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Troubleshooting
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