In The Garden — Brassicas

Download | How to Grow Cauliflower in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Cauliflower is one of the most rewarding cool-season vegetables to grow in Canada, producing beautiful, tightly packed heads that can be roasted, steamed, added to curries, or preserved for later use. However, cauliflower requires more careful timing than many other garden vegetables. Temperature fluctuations, dry soil, root restriction, and interrupted growth can all affect the quality of the developing head. When should you plant cauliflower in Canada? For a spring harvest, start seeds indoors approximately 4–6 weeks before transplanting into the garden. For a fall harvest, start...

Download | How to Grow Cabbage in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Cabbage is one of the most dependable cool-season vegetables for Canadian gardeners. Its crisp, tightly packed leaves are delicious in coleslaw, soups, stir-fries, cabbage rolls, and homemade sauerkraut. With proper planting and care, cabbage produces generous harvests in both spring and autumn. Unlike heat-loving vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers, cabbage grows best in cooler weather. It tolerates light frost, making it particularly well suited to Canadian spring gardens and late-season harvests. Early varieties such as Golden Acre are especially useful for gardeners who want firm, flavourful...