CHAPTBE IV 

 COLE CROPS 



Brussels sprouts Cauliflower and broccoli 



Kale, borecole and coUards Kohlrabi 



Brussels sprouts Pe-tsai 



All cole crops are hardy and demand a cool season and 

 rich soil, and abundance of moisture at the root. Propa- 

 gated by seeds, which germinate rapidly; except the lcdles_ 

 and kohlrabi, all are seed-bed crops, and even kales are 

 often started in beds. Each plant requires considerable 

 space to develop well. Cole crops are grown for the 

 vegetative above-ground parts rather than for fruits or 

 roots. 



The cole crops constitute a natural group from the fact 

 that they are closely related. They are all brassicas, and 

 most of them are races of the same species. They are 

 frost-hardy, and thrive particularly well in the cool of the 

 year, although most of them are grown in summer. 



CABBAGE 



Cabbage is grown for the dense rosette or " head " of 

 leaves. Cool soil which is deep and has power to hold 

 much, moisture, continuous growth from start to finish, 

 frequent and thorough surface tillage, extra care in the 

 selection of seed, avoiding the root-maggot, club-root, and 



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