QUESTION: How do you take care of cabbage plants? Do they need a special fertilizer and how do you apply it? -Frank R … [Read more...]
How do I know when my cabbage is ready to harvest?
QUESTION: How do I know when my cabbage is ready to harvest? Is there a way to determine if they are ready? Is it more tender if the cabbage heads are smaller? -Shannon W … [Read more...]
What is eating my cabbage plants?
QUESTION: What is eating my cabbage plants? What are the signs of damage that I should look for to identify common cabbage pests and how do I treat them? -Lori T … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cabbage: An Introduction
Many common vegetables are cabbages or genus brassica. Head and leafed cabbage, of course, but also broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and kohlrabi are members of the cabbage family. They are some of the most popular and traditional garden vegetables grown. Because … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Cabbage
Cabbage is often associated with corned beef or as the main ingredient in sauerkraut. Originally from China, it was brought back to Europe by Celtic ancestors and soon became a staple in northern European diets. Cabbages are hardy plants and come in a variety of colors from the … [Read more...]