Vegetable Brassica nutrition advice

Growing a crop with a high yield is important for maximum profitability. Agronomically, the key to top performing crops is balanced plant nutrition. High brassica yields are obtained on fertile soils where water is not limiting. Good soil structure is...

It is important to produce a complete crop canopy as soon as possible after planting and then to maintain productive leaf areas for a long period, in order to maximize growth. Any early loss in brassica growth and yield potential cannot be redressed.

Good nutrition is an essential pre-requisite for a high quality brassica crop. By getting crop nutrition right, the grower brings forward harvest and consistently improves head, curd and leaf quality. This can have a significant, positive effect on...

Brassica compactness, size, weight and colour vary depending on the market needs and also on the different brassica types. There are, however, some common quality attributes. A uniform size, weight and colour, plus freedom from soil and disease are...

Controlled atmosphere storage is increasingly practiced to maintain quality in store over longer periods and extend the marketing period.

Good nutrition is an essential pre-requisite for improved brassica sugar content, resulting in sweeter and tastier crops.

Vitamin C, calcium and glucosinolates in brassica vegetables are significant health promoting compounds.

Tipburn is a major concern in head forming brassicas, because it develops approaching maturity, or during storage, after the majority of investment has been made in the crop.

Browse the complete list of all the vegetable brassica articles to see how crop nutrition affects cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprout yield, quality, health or effect on the environment and see the roles of different nutrients.