Good soil preparation is the single most important factor in growing brassicas well. More failures can be traced back to rushed or unsuitable soil than to pests, weather, or variety choice. Brassicas are long-term crops. Whether you are growing cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or kale, these plants remain in the ground for months. They … Read more
This article contains affiliate links. If you buy through one of my recommended links I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely think are worth buying. Brussels sprouts have a reputation for being slow, awkward, and often disappointing. In many gardens they grow tall, leafy … Read more
This article contains affiliate links. If you buy through one of my recommended links I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely think are worth buying. Cauliflower has a reputation for being difficult, fussy, or unreliable, and in many gardens that reputation feels deserved. More … Read more
This article contains affiliate links. If you buy through one of my recommended links I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely think are worth buying. Broccoli and calabrese are closely related vegetables, often treated as the same crop, but they behave differently enough to … Read more
This article contains affiliate links. If you buy through one of my recommended links I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely think are worth buying. Cabbage is one of the most traditional vegetables grown in UK gardens, yet it is also one of the … Read more
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