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Brassicas

Vegetable production

Producing vegetables for market - 1. Successful horticultural enterprises
Horticulture (and vegetables in particular) have often been perceived by people on the outside looking in, as the panacea of many ills.

Vegetable production in the Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys, eastern Darling Downs and Toowoomba Range
In south eastern Queensland, the Lockyer and Fassifern valleys, the eastern Darling Downs and the Toowoomba Range are major production areas for a range of vegetable crops.

Crop management

Growing brassicas: Common questions
Common questions about growing brassica crops.

Brassica grower's handbook
This grower's guide offers step-by-step information on the growing and marketing of broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage crops. It is the essential reference for commercial growers, hobby farmers, agribusiness, consultants and students.

Brassica problem solver and beneficial identifer
This publication has been designed to assist in the identification of pests, diseases and disorders of Queensland brassica crops. It includes over 150 colour photographs of various symptoms and information on possible causes and solutions.

Crop varieties

Broccoli development, yield and quality
Broccoli production in south-east Queensland has increased over the last decade. The major production areas are the Lockyer Valley, Darling Downs and the Granite Belt.

Tatsoi
This page gives other names for Tatsoi and describes its uses, quality characteristics and post harvest handling.

Pests and diseases

Managing weeds in broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage
This DPI&F Note discusses how to adopt an integrated, multi-tactic approach to managing weeds in brassicas.

Diamondback moth in selected brassica vegetable crops
Diamondback moth (DBM), often referred to as cabbage moth or Plutella, is the most important pest of brassicas, because it is one of the most difficult to manage.

Research

Brassica ICM: Research and development
This page contains the details of Brassica ICM- research and development and a link to a toxicity chart for natural enemies of brassica pests.

 


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