Introduction
B
rassicaceae (the mustard family, previously Cruciferae or the crucifers)
include many food, forage, ornamental, and weed plants.
The brassicas are classified as “cool season,” meaning that they are
relatively resistant to frost and light...
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Introduction
B
rassicaceae (the mustard family, previously Cruciferae or the crucifers)
include many food, forage, ornamental, and weed plants.
The brassicas are classified as “cool season,” meaning that they are
relatively resistant to frost and light freezes.
Throughout the U.
S.
they are grown in the
spring or fall, so that development takes place
when temperatures are cool.
The northern
Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and New England produce brassicas in the summer, while
winter production takes place in the Southwest and other Sunbelt states.
California
is able to produce brassicas year-round
because of the moderating effect of the cold
Pacific current.
Cole crops are a group in Brassicaceae that
includes varieties of the species Brassica
oleracea such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.
Optimal growing temperatures for most cole crops are 60
to 65°F.
(Maynard and Hochmuth, 1997)
An important fact to keep in mind is that
these plants are closely related and sh
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