Scientific name: Brassica oleracea L
When growing cabbage the most important thing to remember is to plant where there has not been anything of this nature planted in the last three years. This includes plants that are related to it such as Brussels sprouts or cauliflower.
This will eliminate the breeding of soil diseases which could harm your Cabbage
The area should be a soil that drains well and it does not matter if it is particularly rich in nutrients although it will do better in richer soil. They can be added as needed.
When to Plant Brassica oleracea L
The best time for planting is either in the early spring or later in the fall. A winter crop may be grown as long as this is in an area where the temperatures do not get below freezing often.
The crop should not be planted at a time that will mean when the plants mature the weather is hot.
The plants can be started inside first and then transplanted in approximately 4 weeks to give them time acclimate.
Of course you can just start them outside but not until about 4 weeks before you expect the last frost.
When growing vegetable many people prefer transplants rather than seeds. They want to get a head start and therefore they do not want to wait on seeds to sprout and get healthy enough to move.
The transplants should be healthy plants with no insects or brown or yellow leaves.
Where to Plant Brassica oleracea L
Because the plants do not like to be in the full sun, they will take a moderate amount of shade during the day. Working in some compost before the transplant of the plants will help them to get the necessary nutrients.
The crop needs moisture on a regular basis. The best way to accomplish this is to add mulch. The application of about 6 inches of mulch will help to keep moisture around the plants.
Fertilizing Cabbage Plants
The best fertilizer is adding compost or 10-10-10 to the area where you will be planting the vegetable. Work it into the soil and then plant.
When the plant begins to head, add a tablespoon of 5-10-10 or about a cup of compost to the area around the plant. Do not put it against the stem of the plant. Water well to wash the fertilizer into the ground.
Cabbage Plant insects
Cutworms are one of the pests that are prone to the vegetable.
They can be either a gray or brown looking moth. With a shiny or oily appearance they are found in the soil around the plants. They will kill seedlings and younger plants.
The adults will lay eggs starting in May and when they hatch the larvae feed on grass and plants between 3 and 5 weeks. In order to keep them from hatching around your plants, cutworm collars are advised. The best way to make these collars is to cut strips of newspaper
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