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: 1' 7" (50cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 1' 5" (45cm) with 1' 9" (55cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow indoors in early spring, or set out purchased seedlings.
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 type (smooth-leaf or savoy).
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Harvesting
Cut heads when they reach the size you prefer.
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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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