Why do I see yellow leaves on broccoli and cauliflower plants? The broccoli I had planted were growing normally until a week ago. Then, as you can see in the photos, their leaves started to turn yellow. As the days went by, the yellowing began to spread. The same phenomenon, occurred on the cauliflowers that […]
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How do I grow cauliflowers in my garden? The cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), belongs to the same family as cabbage and broccoli (family Cruciferae). It is cultivated for its flower head which is edible. The flower head is white or slightly yellow in color. Cauliflower is a close relative of broccoli. Suitable climate for
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The white butterfly Pieris brassicae is a butterfly whose adult females lay their eggs on the leaves of cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, broccoli, beetroot, spinach, and the larvae feed on them. Leafy vegetables are affected. Infestations are usually large, to such an extent that they may leave only the ribs. Scientific name: Pieris brassicae, Mamestra brassicae,
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