Take the overcrowded plants out of the pot and split the root ball into two parts with your hands. Next pull out each individual plant gently in order not to damage their roots. Re-pot individual plants into toilet paper rolls filled with a mix of potting soil and compost. Trim the top ...
There’s no need to dig the compost and fertilizer deep down into the soil—you can leave them right on the surface as a top dressing. Over time, they will work their way down to improve soil tilth and fertility. After fully saturating the soil, I let the bed sit for a day or two...
You will need a large and deep container to grow the crop in, for example a pot that is 12 inches wide would be ideal for one summer cabbage plant. Make sure the pot has good holes for draining and fill it with a high quality potting compost. Plants growing in pots will need ...