Howdo,
I've read that brassica's like the soil they're planted in to be firm, but I ~think~ I've also read that calabrese likes a fine, friable soil. Which one do they prefer as I don't want them to struggle but also don't want them blown over.
Also what height should I expect them to reach (building a netting cage to keep the skyrats out).
Cheers!
Jon
I plant mine in a firm seed bed and tred round them to firm them in and I am on heavy clay. They do well.
For height I would allow between 2 and 3 foot max bepending on variety.
Jerry
Looks like I'll have to get my extra large stomping boots on to firm them in.
Many thanks Jerry.
i always prick mine out into 4" pots then tranplant into growing bed before they out grow the pot. When planting i bury the plant so deep that the first two leaves are submerged and the next two up are only just visible. I do this to create sturdier stocky plants that will withstand wind better.
This works well for me and when potting on i always bury as much stem as i dare. A lot of plants will grow more roots from the stem which you have just buried. This especially includes tomatoes and cucumbers.