The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) says heatwaves and drier conditions are affecting vegetable growing in England, and it is urging gardeners to stop growing certain “thirsty” crops such as cauliflower. The RHS frames the change as a practical response to current climate pressures facing home and allotment cultivation.
In its guidance, the charity links the recommendation to wider shifts in England’s weather patterns, saying climate conditions have altered enough that brassicas can struggle more reliably than in the past. While cauliflower and other brassicas have long been associated with traditional British cooking, including the Sunday roast, the RHS advises gardeners to consider drought-tolerant alternatives instead.
Across the coverage provided, the focus remains on the RHS recommendation and the reason behind it: rising temperatures and reduced rainfall that make some brassicas harder to grow. The outlets also highlight the call to adapt gardening choices rather than rely on older planting expectations.
