What are crucifers?

Well, as you may have guessed from the collage above, crucifers (also referred to as cole crops) include: bok choi, broccoli, Brussels sprout, cabbage, cauliflower, chinese broccoli, chinese cabbage, collard, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, radish, and turnip. There are also ornamental and common weeds in the crucifer (cole crop) family.

What is this website about?

This website exists to inform farmers and gardeners in North Carolina and surrounding areas about pest management, diseases, nutrition, and other topics related to the production of healthy crucifer crops.

How do I use this website?

Simple, just use the navigation bar located at the top left of the page. You may find useful information on management practices by clicking on "general tips." If you need additional information on a specific topic such as diseases, nutrient disorders, and/or insects, click on the appropriate navigation button.

Acknowledgments

We would like to thank Drs. Richard Morrison (Sakata Seed Co., Salinas, CA) and Anthony Keinath (Clemson University) for providing images of various crucifer diseases. Thanks also to Dr. Charles Averre, Paul Shoemaker, and Bill Jester, North Carolina State University and Cooperative Extension Service, for their critical reviews of this website.