A leading gardening charity is advising home growers in England to replace water-intensive vegetables like cauliflowers with more drought-resistant alternatives, citing significant shifts in the country’s climate. The recommendation marks a departure from traditional gardening practices, as brassicas—long staples of British cooking—are now deemed unsuitable for many growing conditions. With prolonged dry spells becoming more common, experts suggest adapting vegetable patches to better withstand reduced rainfall. The guidance reflects broader concerns about how climate change is impacting food cultivation.
Charity urges gardeners in England to swap thirsty brassicas for drought-tolerant cropsThey are an integral part of the British Sunday roast – but cauliflowers are now going to be off the menu, according to the Royal Horticultural Society.England’s climate has changed so much that the RHS is now recommending that gardeners exclude the brassicas from their vegetable patches. Continue reading...
