Overview
Brassica macrocarpa is a upright, bushy, columnar annual biennial in the genus Brassica, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen, glaucous leaves foliage. Brassica macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa is a species of Brassica found in Sicily. It is a subshrub endemic to the Egadi Archipelago off Sicily's western coast.
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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa
- 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 macrocarpa?
Brassica macrocarpa prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brassica macrocarpa need?
Brassica macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa hardy in the UK?
Brassica macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa?
Seed.
More in the Brassica genus
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- Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Andes'cauliflower 'Andes'
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- Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) 'Myatt's Early Offenham'Wild Cabbage
