Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and brocoli sowing

[zufParticipant]

Can i sow them now in modules or seedbed for tranplanting later in a garden?

First sowing of these was done in a garden and it failed due to slugs etc.

Is it good timing if i sow again now, or should i wait so the plants will be ready later for tranplanting in a garden?

[charlesModerator]

Yes you can. Check the seed packet for when they are supposed to mature, and there is time for sowing through May, sorry about the slugs, they are a plague this year.

[Pete BuddParticipant]

Hi zuf

I sow all my winter brassicas (except spring cauli & swedes), at the end of April because in East Yorkshire later sowings can result in insufficient growth before winter. I prefer to sow in a well prepared, sheltered seed bed on the allotment but last year moles & flea beetles caused problems. I`ve hedged my bets this year by sowing some in the ground and some in compost in 70mm x 120mm plastic cups. I never look at the dates on the packets.

[zufParticipant]

Sheltered seedbeds are the way to go! I had really good germination and growing in one of them filled with compost. I think i will pregrow brasicass in future in this way.

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