Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Rich, deep soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in prior to planting.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Yes. Tolerates moderate frost, but damaged by hard freezes.
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Feeding
Drench every two weeks with an organic liquid fertilizer.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 2' 9" (85cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 2' 7" (80cm) with 2' 11" (90cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow in spring to summer for harvesting in the fall.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Try growing different varieties from seed to explore differences in leaf color (such as red cabbage) and head shape. Late-maturing fall cabbage varieties are great for cool storage or making into kraut.
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Harvesting
Wait until a few light frosts have passed to harvest, because cool weather enhances the sweet flavor of cabbage.
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Troubleshooting
Heavy summer rains following dry weather can cause heads to split. Watch for green imported cabbageworms, the larvae of the cabbage white butterfly. Exclude the adults with row covers.
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