Clean out viruses before spring
If you remove virus-infected plants and insects at the start of the season, you can start off with a clean slate.
Dealing with cold snaps
Damaging cold snaps are inevitable, but damage can be reduced with some understanding and preparation.
Common element deficiencies in cauliflower
This subject has been covered to some extent in a previous article on cabbages, but as cauliflower is more prone to certain deficiencies, I will discuss these in greater detail.
Cauliflower is no longer out of season
Nowadays Plant breeding is so advanced that some winter crops can successfully be planted throughout the year.
Issue date 8 June 2007
Diamond back moth – the pest that beats the rest
Of the range of Brassica pests the diamond back moth (DBM) is the most prominent. This white moth derives its name from the dark, diamond-shaped markings on its back. Its caterpillar is about 1cm long, green and slightly tapered at both ends. It attacks the leaves near the growing tip, damaging the plant's early development. Issue Date: 23 February 2007
What causes cabbages to crack?
There are various reasons for cabbages cracking, but knowing the causes can often prevent the problem, which allows for harvesting in time.
Issue Date: 16 February 2007
