At Henchy Family Gardens, we believe gardening is more than tending to the earth — it’s tending to ourselves. Each seed we plant carries a whisper of hope, and each bloom reminds us that growth takes time, care, and faith in the unseen. The garden teaches patience, gratitude, and the quiet joy of watching life unfold right before our eyes. Here, every season is a new chapter, every leaf a story, and every gardener a keeper of both soil and soul.
🌿 “The garden doesn’t ask for perfection — only presence.” — Henchy Family Gardens
🥬Cabbage🥬
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours/day)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter; pH 6.0–7.5
Watering: Keep soil moist; 1–1.5 inches per week; avoid water stress prevent splitting heads
Feeding: Work compost into soil before planting and side-dress halfway through growth
Support: Big, space plants 12–18 inches apart; mulch retains moisture control weeds
Pests/Disease: Cabbage worms, aphids, cabbage loopers; cover with row covers early, rotate crops, and inspect undersides of leaves
Temperature: Cool-season. Best growth between 60–70°F; hot weather can cause bolting
Harvest: Cut when firm and dense, leaving outer shoots for possible smaller side heads
Storage: Store in a cool, humid place or refrigerate in a perforated bag for up to 2 weeks
🥦 Broccoli🥦
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours/day) — tolerates partial shade in warmer climates
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter; pH 6.0–7.0
Watering: Keep soil moist (1–1.5 inches/week); avoid letting it dry out between waterings
Feeding: Mix compost into soil before planting and side-dress every 3–4 weeks
Support: Rarely need staking; mulch to regulate soil temperature and retain moisture
Pests/Disease: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles; cover young plants with row covers and rotate crops yearly
Temperature: Cool-season crop — grows best between 55–75°F; heat can cause bolting
Harvest: Cut when tight/firm, before flowering; side shoots produce smaller heads later
Storage: Refrigerate unwashed heads in a loose bag for up to a week
🥬Brussels Sprout🥬
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours/day)
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in compost or aged manure; pH 6.5–7.0
Watering: Keep soil moist (1–1.5 inches/week); avoid water stress to prevent loose sprouts
Feeding: Heavy feeder — apply compost at planting and again mid-season
Support: Benefit from staking in wind; mulch to retain moisture and regulate temperature
Pests/Disease: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles; use row covers early and rotate crops annually
Temperature: Prefers cool weather (60–70°F); flavor improves after light frost
Harvest: Pick from bottom up: firm, 1–1.5 inches wide; remove yellow leaves to help growth
Storage: Store unwashed, up to 1 week or leave on stalk in the refrigerator for freshness