I planted out sprouts several weeks ago; they looked very sad initially, but have revived. Do remember to cover them with netting to protect from birds when planted out. The only things left in the greenhouse at the moment are very tender, like Morning Glory.
I grow very few brassicas now, but in the past I always sowed them in a seedbed in the veg patch. I found that they grew into sturdy seedlings and were ready to plant out at the same time as those started inside earlier by other gardeners - the only problem was slugs and pigeons - lots of sharp grit incorporated into the seedbed seemed to deter most of the slugs - beer traps got the others. Nets kept the pigeons off.
Most brassicas are hardy in the UK and prefer cooler temperatures rather than beng molly-coddled.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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I planted out sprouts several weeks ago; they looked very sad initially, but have revived. Do remember to cover them with netting to protect from birds when planted out.
The only things left in the greenhouse at the moment are very tender, like Morning Glory.
I grow very few brassicas now, but in the past I always sowed them in a seedbed in the veg patch. I found that they grew into sturdy seedlings and were ready to plant out at the same time as those started inside earlier by other gardeners - the only problem was slugs and pigeons - lots of sharp grit incorporated into the seedbed seemed to deter most of the slugs - beer traps got the others. Nets kept the pigeons off.
Most brassicas are hardy in the UK and prefer cooler temperatures rather than beng molly-coddled.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.