It is at this time of the year that we get our vege patches
ready for planting that wonderful family of delicious and
vital vegetables – the Brassicas.

They include the mighty Broccoli, delicious Cabbage
and Kale, and the under-rated and very misunderstood
Brussel sprout.

- Plant your Brassicas in a good quality, compost enriched
soil, avoid using manure at planting and use a plant starter
tonic to get the seedlings going and step up with some
fertilizer in about 6 weeks time

- Planting Nasturtiums nearby is a highly effective, organic
and colorful way to keep aphids off your brassicas.
Nasturtiums are terrific to eat also, they are a fabulous
peppery addition to a garden salad.

A fine net or tight chicken wire over your Brassicas in
the early development days will help protect your
brassicas from white cabbage moth, the caterpillar or
instar of this white moth just adores Brassicas
and will decimate them, be vigilant. This method is an
easy way to control a pest with out using sprays on
your vegetables..