Harvest cabbages when the heads are large and firm. Leave the wide outer leaves and cut the head out of the center with a sharp knife. Move harvested plants into a shady location immediately or bring inside to avoid wilting. It may be possible to get a second harvest of an early variety...
1."Please read this,"my three-year-old Claire said one day,pointing to a page with an old children's song:"Do you know how to plant cabbages".In blue ink,someone had crossed out cabbages and written"Watermelons!" "Daddy!Did you do that?"Claire asked,looking up with an expression of...
Winter cabbages are sweeter after a light frost. Spring cabbages can be harvested young and loose as spring greens, or left to grow on to form a tight head of leaves. To get two crops, cut the cabbage head out of the plant, leaving the outer leaves and roots in the garden. The plant...
There are many varieties of cabbage from the size of a softball to others that weigh as much as 50 pounds. Some are best eaten soon after harvest, others are well-suited for months of storage and winter eating. Plant a combination of early-, midseason-, and late-maturing cabbages. The ...
Are you wondering what’s eating holes in your cabbage leaves? There are many potential culprits. Learn which pests might be chewing holes in your cabbages, what they look like, and tips to deal with them with gardening expert, Liessa Bowen. ...
Cabbage may not be the most popular garden plant, but if you can provide the right conditions, you can enjoy your very own homegrown cabbages! These plants can be a bit finicky, requiring cool temperatures, steady moisture, and rich, fertile soil. A full-grown cabbage ready to harvest, how...
Chinese cabbage yield: grow 6 to 8 plants per household member and grow cut-and-come-again. Types of Chinese cabbage The Brassica variety pekinensis is commonly referred to as Chinese leaves, celery cabbage, and in the United States Napa cabbage. There are three general types of cabbages in ...
On this Uganda plant guide we share some useful info about growing Cabbages in Africa, including; Information about the different types of cabbages you can grow What type of soils you will need for cabbages How to plant cabbage seeds and seedlings in the soil ...
Any plant in the cabbage family is susceptible to cabbage white caterpillars. In fact, these little pests have been a problem for so long thatscientists have foundthat they’re part of the reason plants such as wasabi and mustard developed their pungent flavor as a method to deter the butterf...
Also, consider mixing up edibles with flowering annuals to bring autumnal interest to the garden! For example, combine ornamental cabbages and kales with flowering pansies and different salvias. 3. Where to Plant Fall Crops Of course, you have to decide on where to put your crops. This is...