Cabbage (Medium Maturity) Growing Guide

Brassica oleracea

Crop Rotation Group

Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●

Soil

Rich, deep soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

Yes.

Feeding

Not required if good soil.

Spacing

Single Plants: 85cm (2' 9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 80cm (2' 7") with 90cm (2' 11") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow under cover in spring to summer and plant out when ready.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Use fine mesh or exclusion netting over the warmer months to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves - caterpillars can destroy these plants.

Harvesting

Wait until a few light frosts have passed to harvest, because cool weather enhances the sweet flavour of cabbage.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Cabbage (Medium Maturity)

Aphid, Cabbage

Aphids (General)

Cabbage Moth

Cabbage Root Fly

Cabbage White Butterfly

Cutworm

Diamondback Moth

Flea Beetle

Slug

Snail

Plant Diseases which Affect Cabbage (Medium Maturity)

Brassica Alternaria Leaf Spot

Brassica Black Rot

Brassica Club Root

Brassica Downy Mildew

Cabbage Soft Rot