Svea,
Having grown brassicas for first time last year I would strongly
recommend that you cover them with fleece / fine net, to prevent
cabbage white butterfly laying eggs, if you don't, ( like I didn't :-\)
you will find that emerging caterpillars will crawl between the stems
and can only be properly removed ( I discovered) by soaking the veg
in salted water for couple of hours before you use it.
"This year, I shall mostly be gardening while wearing my...
'Prevention is better than Cure' hat !!"
Debs ;D ;D ;D