Planting out times for brassicas

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Planting out times for brassicas
« on: April 08, 2012, 19:20 »
I'm trying to plan out the usage of my veggie beds, and what I'm struggling with a bit is knowing when I'm likely to be planting out some of the autumn/winter brassica stuff, which I've never really bothered with before so I'm on a learning curve. None of the seed suppliers are very helpful on that front either, all they ever give is when to sow and when it will be ready for harvest.

I know there's a lot of variables, but can anyone give me a rough stab at number of weeks from sow to plant out for Brussels Trafalgar, Cauli Autumn Giant, Triomphant and Walcheren Winter 3? Are they all much the same or all different? Does it really matter if I keep them in pots a few weeks longer before planting out? It would be nice to find something I could plant in the space once my peas have finished, but last year I didn't lift them until the last week in August, which is getting pretty late.

Any hints or info to help me with my planning would be much appreciated.

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Re: Planting out times for brassicas
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2012, 19:25 »
As you say, so many variables, but aim for about 6 weeks.

Watch the winter pilgrim  - it's almost a year from sow to harvest & will tie up your ground.
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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Re: Planting out times for brassicas
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2012, 19:26 »
That helps a lot. Thanks DD.

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Re: Planting out times for brassicas
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2012, 19:32 »
PS - what do you plant in the space after you lift your massive pea harvest, DD?

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Re: Planting out times for brassicas
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2012, 19:34 »
well when my first lot of peas come out - another lot goes in the same place - i did this last year very successfully!


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Re: Planting out times for brassicas
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2012, 19:36 »
Is your name DD. now?

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Re: Planting out times for brassicas
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2012, 19:40 »
To answer the question directed at me - this year - nothing.  I'll keep the ground hoed after chopping off the peas stalks and next year it will be brassicas without digging.
 

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Re: Planting out times for brassicas
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2012, 19:46 »
well when my first lot of peas come out - another lot goes in the same place - i did this last year very successfully!



i might be  :) - so touchy! :lol:
« Last Edit: April 08, 2012, 19:58 by mattwragg94 »

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Re: Planting out times for brassicas
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2012, 19:56 »
I'm getting mine changed by deed deed poll (well I thought it was funny0)
If Its Not Growing... Its Dead.



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