[Brassica Blaz]

hi all, i know that sprouts benefit from a really firm bed before planting,but would you say that this also applies to other brassicas? i cant really find anything that recommends a firm bed for them even for sprouts. so i,m after some advice from the more experienced grower.any advice would be helpful.

[DD.]

There's this for a kick off:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbrassicas1.shtml

"All brassica crops grow best in partial shade, in firm, fertile, free-draining soil."

I always run over the soil where I'm planting any brassica with a very heavy garden roller, (not when it's wet though).

[DD.]

Also this:

http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/Grow-Your-Own/Veg-A-to-Z/Cabbage

"Cabbages need a sunny site and firm soil. "

Google "brassicas firm soil" and just see how many hits you get!

[Brassica Blaz]

There's this for a kick off:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/growfruitandveg_growingbrassicas1.shtml

"All brassica crops grow best in partial shade, in firm, fertile, free-draining soil."

I always run over the soil where I'm planting any brassica with a very heavy garden roller, (not when it's wet though).

i use the pogo stick tecnique on my sprout bed.usually after atiff with her indoors,(she wouldnt lie on her side).works wonders!