Cabbages
Brassica oleracea
Sow J F M A M J J A S O N D
Plant out J F M A M J J A S O N D
Harvest J F M A M J J A S O N D
Likes: Sunny site, fertile free-draining soil. Firm ground
Avoid: Previous brassica beds. Waterlogged soil
Other: Protect from birds/insects
Cauliflower
Inc. Romanesco
Brassica oleracea var botrytis
Sow J F M A M J J A S O N D
Plant out J F M A M J J A S O N D
Harvest J F M A M J J A S O N D
Likes: Deep, fertile, free-draining soil. Wide spacings
Avoid: Previous brassica beds. Planting all at once (stagger plantings)
Other: Protect from birds/insects
Brussels sprouts
Brassica oleracea var gemmifera
Sow J F M A M J J A S O N D
Plant out J F M A M J J A S O N D
Harvest J F M A M J J A S O N D
Likes: Sunny site, sheltered from wind. Fertile, well-drained, firm soil
Avoid: Previous brassica beds. Crowding
Other: Support with soil or stakes. Protect from birds/insects
Kale
Brassica oleracea Acephala
Sow J F M A M J J A S O N D
Plant out J F M A M J J A S O N D
Harvest J F M A M J J A S O N D
Likes: Most soil types, prefers rich, well-drained, firm soil
Avoid: Soil drying out
Other: Protect from birds/slugs/snails
Kohlrabi
Brassica oleracea var gongylodes
Sow J F M A M J J A S O N D
Plant out J F M A M J J A S O N D
Harvest J F M A M J J A S O N D
Likes: Most soils, prefers rich, moisture-retentive soil
Avoid: Cold temperatures. Drying out. Extreme heat
Other: Protect from birds/insects
Swede (turnip)
Brassica napus
Sow J F M A M J J A S O N D
Plant out J F M A M J J A S O N D
Harvest J F M A M J J A S O N D
Likes: Direct sowing. Plenty of water
Avoid: Drying out
Other: Protect from insects/birds
Turnip
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Sow J F M A M J J A S O N D
Plant out J F M A M J J A S O N D
Harvest J F M A M J J A S O N D
Likes: Sunny site, fertile free-draining crumbly soil
Avoid: Drying out; root may split/bolt
Other: Protect from birds/slugs
Mizuna (Asian greens)
Brassica rapa var. nipposinica
Sow J F M A M J J A S O N D
Plant out J F M A M J J A S O N D
Harvest J F M A M J J A S O N D
Likes: Damp, mild weather
Avoid: Flowering/bolting
Other: Protect from slugs/snails
Pak choi (Bok choi)
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Sow J F M A M J J A S O N D
Plant out J F M A M J J A S O N D
Harvest J F M A M J J A S O N D
Likes: Damp, mild weather
Avoid: Flowering/bolting
Other: Protect from slugs/snails