Brassicas cover a family of greens including broccoli, cabbage, and kale, known for their health benefits. Learn the best practices for growing these hearty vegetables.
Growing up, my mom had the most thriving garden in the entire neighborhood, and broccoli was her favorite. I still remember that day when she excitedly told me about little green broccoli heads forming in the garden, only to find them bolting a few days later. The look of disappointment and sadness on my mom’s…
Cauliflower can be one of the more tricky brassicas to grow in the garden and this is what makes it all the more rewarding when it’s finally ready for harvest. But, you’re probably wondering if you can harvest cauliflower more than once. Unfortunately, cauliflower is a one-and-done plant meaning that it won’t form a new…
A lot of plants that we grow in the garden are plants that will continue to produce even after we harvest from them. But broccoli is a little bit different. You might be wondering if broccoli will regrow after cutting, and that’s exactly what we plan to answer in this article. Although broccoli will not form…
Brussel sprouts may get a bad rap among kids but they can be one of the most exciting, hardy, and delicious vegetables to grow in the garden. But, what does it mean when the plants don’t form the classic sprouts we all know and love? The main reasons Brussel sprouts don’t form heads are due…
Kohlrabi is one of those vegetables that’s supposedly easy to grow, and fast-maturing if you’re selecting early cultivars. But, for some reason, I always run into problems when trying to grow it to a decent size. I’m sure it has a lot to do with my climate – lingering winters and short rainy springs –…
If you’re not familiar with kohlrabi, it’s this alien-looking plant that you might not know how to use in your kitchen, let alone grow it. But don’t let the looks stop you. Kohlrabi is so juicy, fresh, and versatile that it would be a shame not to try it at least once. Or maybe you’ve…