cauliflower

Growing Cauliflower in the UK

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Healthy cauliflower forming a firm white curd in a UK vegetable garden

Cauliflower has a reputation for being difficult, fussy, or unreliable, and in many gardens that reputation feels deserved. More than most vegetables, cauliflower reacts quickly to stress, and even small interruptions to growth can affect the final crop. That does not mean cauliflower is impossible to grow. It means it needs to be approached differently. … Read more

Brassicas Explained: Understanding the Cabbage Family in UK Gardens

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Healthy brassica crops including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale and Brussels sprouts growing in a UK vegetable garden

Brassicas are some of the most productive vegetables you can grow in a UK garden — and some of the most frustrating when they go wrong. They sit at the heart of traditional kitchen gardens, yet they behave very differently to most other crops. Understanding those differences is the key to growing them well. Many … Read more