Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Rich, moist soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in.
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Position
Sun or partial shade preferred.
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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: 35cm (1' 1") each way (minimum)
Rows: 30cm (11") with 40cm (1' 3") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow in mid-late summer and transplant to final positions in early to mid autumn.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Surround stem with a 10cm (4 inch) mat with a slit cut into it for the stem to prevent cabbage root fly from destroying the roots. Use fine mesh or fleece over the summer to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves - caterpillars can destroy these plants. Keep soil moist in dry weather.
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Harvesting
Harvest from early spring to early summer.
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Troubleshooting
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