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Cole crops is the general term used to describe broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and kohlrabi. As a group, these plants grow better in cool weather which leads many people to think that the word “cole” is a variation of the word “cold” and they may even refer to these plants as cold crops. The word “cole” actually originated from the Latin word caulis meaning stem or stalk of a plant.

Cole crops can be planted at the same time as seed potatoes, onion sets and asparagus crowns — March 15—April 15 is an ideal planting window.