Brassica

Garden Help > Vegetables > Belgium EndiveSummary Belgian endive can be successfully grown in Santa Clara County as a cool weather green. The plants need to be started in the summer. In late fall, they are harvested, trimmed, and transplanted into damp sand where they are kept cool and dark…

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links How to grow: Cauliflower, UC Davis Vegetable Research and Information CenterPest management: Cauliflower cultural tips, pests, and diseasesThe BasicsWhen to plant: Transplant into the garden February–April, September (maybe August or October). Plants are ready to…

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links Pest management: Similar to regular cabbage pests and diseasesThe BasicsNapa cabbage is a large oblong cabbage with delicate, crinkled, pale green to white leaves and crisp, wide white ribs. Its flavor is mild and sweet. It is also known as Peking Cabbage and…

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links Pest management: Mustard is in the cabbage family, and pests are similar across the family. This group is also known as cole crops or brassicas and includes broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.The BasicsMustard is a member of the cabbage family. Like the others,…