Overview
Brassica glabrescens is a upright, bushy, columnar annual biennial in the genus Brassica, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen, glaucous leaves foliage. Brassica glabrescens grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include vegetable gardens and ornamental plantings.
About
Brassica glabrescens is a cultivar within the Brassica genus, which includes annual and biennial plants known for their upright, bushy, and columnar growth habit. This cultivar features evergreen, glaucous leaves and thrives best in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect. It prefers fertile, firm, well-drained alkaline or neutral soils such as loam, sand, or chalk, and benefits from a sheltered position. Suitable for vegetable gardens and ornamental plantings, Brassica glabrescens is hardy to UK zone H5 and is propagated by seed, offering interest through spring, summer, and autumn.
About the genus
Brassica is a genus of plants in the cabbage and mustard family (Brassicaceae). The members of the genus are informally known as cruciferous vegetables, cabbages, mustard plants, or simply brassicas. Crops from this genus are sometimes called cole crops—derived from the Latin caulis, denoting the stem or stalk of a plant.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Brassica
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Brassica glabrescens size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Upright, Bushy, Columnar
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Glaucous leaves
- Suggested uses
- Vegetable gardens, Ornamental plantings
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Brassica glabrescens
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Flea beetle, Cabbage root fly, Cabbage white butterfly, Aphids, Snails, Pigeons
- Disease resistance
- Club root, Downy mildew, White rust, Black leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Damping off, White mold, Root knot nematodes
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Brassica glabrescens?
Brassica glabrescens prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brassica glabrescens need?
Brassica glabrescens is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Brassica glabrescens hardy in the UK?
Brassica glabrescens has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Brassica glabrescens?
Seed.
More in the Brassica genus
- Brassica napus 'Rnx5321'PBRRapeseed
- Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Andes'cauliflower 'Andes'
- Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Walcheren Winter 3 - Thanet'
- Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) 'Myatt's Early Offenham'Wild Cabbage
