Leafy brassicas — kale, pak choi, mustard and leafy greens
Leafy brassicas are the cut-and-come-again members of the cabbage family — kale, pak choi, mustard, collards and loose-leaf cabbages grown for their leaves rather than a tight head. They're some of the most productive plants in our vegetable seed range and overlap with both salad and leafy greens and the heading cabbage family. New to growing? Our vegetable growing guide is the place to start.
Want leaves from spring to winter? Many brassicas suit both spring and autumn sowings — the calendar shows the windows.
What's in this group
Browse hardy kale for winter pickings, fast oriental leaves in our Asian greens, and the wider Brassica oleracea family they all belong to. For quick baby-leaf crops, many of these also appear among our fast-growing vegetables.
Growing healthy brassicas
Brassicas love firm, fertile, limed soil — prepare the bed well with our soil guide and keep them fed using the feeding guide. Their main challenge is pests, from caterpillars to flea beetle, so our pest control guide and a little companion planting are well worth a read.
Short on space? Baby-leaf kale and pak choi crop fast in pots and troughs.
Popular vegetable categories: Kale · Asian Greens · Cabbage Family · Leafy Greens · Fast-Growing Veg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a leafy brassica?
Members of the cabbage family grown for their leaves rather than a head — kale, pak choi, mustard, collards and loose-leaf cabbages.
Are they easy to grow?
Yes — they are fast and productive. The main challenge is protecting the leaves from pests.
When should I sow them?
Many can be sown in spring and again in late summer for autumn and winter leaves; some are fully hardy. Check the sowing calendar.
How do I stop caterpillars eating them?
Net the crop, check leaf undersides regularly and use companion planting — see our pest control guide.
Can I grow them in containers?
Yes — baby-leaf kale and pak choi do very well in pots and troughs.