Sowing in June & July – Kohl Rabi, Kale, Broccoli, Lettuce, Carrots

Posted on 27. Jun, 2010 by Tracey in My Veg Plot

Theres still plenty to be sowing in June and July to make sure you grab a harvest this summer and autumn. See my other posts Vegetables To Sow in June and Vegetables To Sow in July for more details of vegetables to grow at this time of the year.

I’ve now made my final sowings of Kohl Rabi, Broccoli and Kale, find out more about them below, as this is your last chance to sow them in June or early July.

Kohl Rabi -The German Cabbage Turnip

Kohl Rabi White

It is a very easy to grow vegetable but it very unusual looking. It is widely grown in eastern europe and apparently it tastes like a cross between broccoli, cabbage and turnip and its swollen stem forms above the ground. It likes full sun and fertile organic rich soil with drainage but will grow anywhere.

Last Chance to Sow – Kohl Rabi:
Sow: April to Mid July
Harvest: 10 – 12 weeks later.
Variety I’m Growing: Kohl Rabi ‘Superschmelz’

Kale – Strong, Resistant to Weather and Leaves for Winter

Black Kale

I’m looking forward to growing Kale ‘Nero di Toscano’ which is also known as black kale as it can reach up to 18 inches high and resembles a palm tree like appearance. This should bring a bit of height into my plot late in the season and I will have something to harvest in the winter.

I’ve been reading the blog ‘In My Kitchen Garden’ about a passionate Nero di Toscano grower who encouragingly says that it can’t be killed and survives hot sun, drought and cold snaps.

Last Chance to Sow – Kale:
Sow: March to June
Harvest: September to March
Variety I’m Growing: Kale ‘Nero di Toscano’
How Do I Grow? Growing Kale

Sprouting Broccoli – Early, Hardy, Harvest in 4-5 months

Broccoli Spears

After looking at my post last year ‘4 Alternative Vegetables to Grow in August’ and doing a bit more digging about quick sprouting broccoli types, I found the variety ‘Spike’ from The Organic Gardening Catalogue.

This annual sprouting variety is very quick growing with spears or heads ready to harvest in 4 – 5 months which is about August or September.

Last Chance to Sow – Broccoli ‘Spike’:
Sow: April to June
Harvest: August to September
Variety I’m Growing: Broccoli ‘Spike’

Top up your sowings of lettuce and carrots to continue your harvest through summer to autumn.

Inspirational Lettuces – Fiery Red and Cool Mint Crisp

Lettuce

Fancy a change with your salad? Why not try some of the new varieties of cool, fiery and unusual coloured lettuces. There are a wide range of lettuce alternatives at The Real Seeds Catalogue.

To name a few which look interesting Carmona – a bright red and lime green butterhead lettuce currently on Special offer, Devil’s Tongue Romaine – large upright lettuce with big long leaves in purple/red colour, Australian Yellowleaf – very bright acid yellow/green frilly leaves and there’s plenty more to choose from.

Sow Now – Lettuces:
Sow: April to July
Harvest: May to September
Varieties I’m Growing: Lettuce ‘Red Flame’ and ‘Mint Crisp’
How Do I Grow? Growing Lettuce

Carrots – Its Time to Sow Late Maincrop or Autumn Varieties

More Carrots Harvested

If your carrot crop hasn’t been the best this year, why not try sowing now and in July to get your main crop varieties off to a great start. Why not try some of the Maincrop varieties at The Organic Gardening Catalogue, Autumn King is always a popular variety.

Sow Now – Carrots:
Sow: April to July
Harvest: May to September
Varieties I’m Growing: Carrot ‘Flakee’ and ‘White Kuttiger.’
How Do I Grow? Growing Carrots

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One Response to “Sowing in June & July – Kohl Rabi, Kale, Broccoli, Lettuce, Carrots”

Sylvana

27. Jun, 2010

I’m so glad that I read this post. I know everyone says that kohlrabi is easy to grow, but not for me!! I have tried to grow it almost every year and have yet to actually get a kohlrabi. I thought it was a bust again this year, but if there is still time to try again, I’m certainly going to do it. My family likes it in stir fry and I have a friend who loves it. Eventually, I hope to actually grow it.

Kale is another vegetable that my family really enjoys, and that one is easy to grow. I grow the Blue Curled Vates. It is heat hardy and productive. We use it in salads, stir fries and even as sandwich toppings. It is very easy to freeze as well.