What are cole crops? One of them is cabbage which we think about today for St.Patrick's Day Cornbeef and cabbage.

images from Becky's Greenhouse, Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, collards 

I just came in from the greenhouse.  Cool in there but everything looked good. COLD outside. Sun is shining but it is cold out with the temperature being at 4F.  Suppose to warm up to 24F(-4C).  We might get a little snow around an inch tonight.  But the rest of the week it will be warming up.  High of 68F(20C) on Saturday.  We will be looking forward to that.  The snow will melt and be gone.   Stay warm, stay safe. 
Q: Why should you never iron a four-leaf clover?
I am posting this riddle I think of Dennis Campbell, our local Irishman that always has a joke or two to tell.  Tonight is the Annual St. Patrick’s Soup Supper at the St. Pat’s school.  It will start at 5:30 for appetizers and eat soup at 6:00.  Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Lil Ireland.
 Here is the punch line for that question?
 
A: You don’t want to press your luck!
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Australia family and friends had that rain, and then they said it turned humid for them  Today March 18th Wed will be 74F(22C) and partly cloudy with a slight wind.  So, I think it would be a nice fall day.  They will let me know.  Stay safe. 
I looked around the greenhouse and took pictures of cabbage, broccoli, kohlrabi, collards, cauliflower.  Part of the Cole  weather crops.  TOO early to plant, but they are growing nicely when it is ready to plant.  Here is some information about Cole weather crops.
 
Cole Crop Plants -By Heather Rhoades
Cole crops are a common sight in the home garden, especially in cooler weather, but some gardeners may not know what cole crops are. Whether you know what cole crop plants are or not, chances are you enjoy them on a regular basis.
What are Cole Crops?
Cole crops, at a basic level, are plants that belong to the mustard (Brassica) family and are all descendants of wild cabbage. As a group, these plants grow better in cool weather. This 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. Actually, the word “cole” is a variation of a Latin word that means stem.
Cole Crops List
So what types of plants are considered cole crops? The following is a list of the most common of these plants: • Brussels sprout • Cabbage • Cauliflower • Collards • Kale • Kohlrabi • Mustard • Broccoli • Turnip • Watercress
When to Plant Cole Crops
The specific time for when to plant cole crops will be different depending on which one you are growing. For example, most cabbage varieties can be planted out much earlier than broccoli or cauliflower because cabbage plants can tolerate a much lower temperature. In general, these crops grow best when daytime temperatures are below 80 degrees F. (25 C.) and nighttime temperatures are below 60 degrees F. (15 C.) at night. Temperatures higher than this can lead to buttoning, bolting, or poor head formation, but most cole plants can tolerate much lower temperatures than other garden plants and can even survive light frosts.
 Growing Cole Crop Plants
For best results, cole crops should be grown in full sun, but due to their need for cooler temperatures, if you have a partially shaded garden, the vegetables in this family will do okay here as well. Also, if you live in an area that has a short, cool season, planting them in part shade can help alleviate daytime temperatures by keeping direct sun from falling on the plants. Cole crop plants usually need significant amounts of nutrients, particularly micro-nutrients that may not be found in standard fertilizers. Therefore, it is important to work organic material into the beds you plan on growing cole crops in prior to planting them. Since many of these crops are susceptible to the same types of diseases and pests, rotating plants at least every few years is a good idea. This will help to cut down on diseases and pests that overwinter in the soil and attack the plants.
Taken from https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/cole-crop-plants.htm
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-903-9365  Beckysgreenhouse.com  Facebook Becky Kerndt Litterer or Becky’s Greenhouse