Choose a planting site that gets full sun (6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day) in order to get the best results. Cabbage is a heavy feeder; it quickly depletes the soil of nutrients and needs a steady supply of water and nutrients throughout its growth. Prepare the soil in advan...
Companion planting of flowering annuals enhances the colonization of natural enemies in white cabbage fieldsdoi:10.1007/s41348-024-01043-4Habitat managementIntercroppingWinter cropsPest controlNatural enemiesWhite cabbageWhite cabbage,Brassica oleraceavar.capitataL., is a popular cultivar of theBrassicaceae...
Apply fish emulsion or compost tea three weeks after planting and then again every 3 to 4 weeks. Fertilize cabbage at midseason when plants are established with a high nitrogen fertilizer such as 10-5-5 or feed plants a dilute solution of fish emulsion every two weeks. Companion plants for...
Chinese cabbageplanting time Chinese cabbage is a cool-weather plant that will bolt and go to seed quickly in warm weather and long days; grow Chinese cabbage in spring or autumn in temperatures range of 45° to 75°F (7-24°C). The best time to plant and grow Chinese cabbage is in ...
Habitat manipulation through the incorporation of non-crop plants such as trap crops (to lure pests away from the cash crop) and insectary plants (to provide resources for natural enemies) into agro-ecosystems is an ecological approach to pest management