Heatwaves hit the Sunday roast: why the RHS says cauliflower is off the menu
Summary
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) says that due to hotter and drier summers in England caused by climate change, growing cauliflowers and similar vegetables is becoming very difficult. Gardeners are advised to stop planting these vegetables and consider alternatives that do better in hot, dry weather.Key Facts
- England has had its hottest summer ever, with a record temperature of 38.1°C (100.1°F) in London.
- The heatwaves are linked to climate change caused mainly by burning fossil fuels.
- Cauliflowers and related vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts struggle in heat and dry conditions.
- The RHS recommends gardeners stop growing cauliflowers because they need a lot of water and cool weather.
- Gardeners are encouraged to grow heat-tolerant vegetables such as tomatoes, okra, kale, peppers, and chillies.
- Some vegetables like melons, watermelons, cucumbers, and sweet potatoes are now growing successfully outdoors in parts of the UK.
- The RHS is experimenting with alternatives to cauliflower to adapt to the changing climate.
- Gardeners may need to change what they plant to cope with hotter, drier summers in the UK.
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