Cabbage

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Variety: White Caraflex F1 Approx 50 seeds Sowing: Seeds should be planted approx. 1cm into the soil with 1-2 seeds per module. Seedlings can be transferred approx. 6 weeks after s owing when they are showing several adult leaves. Harvesting: Cabbages can be harvested when they reach their appropriate size and the cabbage head is firm. Information: Cabbages can be grown all year round but each variety will dictate the optimal time for planting. Cabbages prefer a firm, well drained and fertile soil. Cabbages are hardy and are able to withstand frost but will benefit from additional compost or organic matter. They need space to grow well and a good amount of sunlight (6 hours or more). The main pests include cabbage root fly, cabbage white fly and cabbage white caterpillars. Using a fleece cover should protect your crop. Clubroot can also be an issue when growing cabbage but getting the soil pH correct (6.5 – 6.8) usually prevents this. Red cabbage varieties are usually used for pickling. Sowing/harvesting cabbage depends on the variety you are growing as some types of cabbage are suited to summer and others are better as a winter crop. This however means cabbage can be grown all year long. Cabbage can be planted in spring, summer or in autumn/winter time. Cabbage needs to be continually watered as it grows. Nutritional Information: Cabbage is a great source of Vitamin C (with just half a cup of cabbage giving you a third of your daily recommended intake) as well as folate and magnesium (which promotes a healthy sleep). Fun Fact: Cabbage leaves have been recommended and used by breastfeeding women as a prevention for breast engorgement and symptoms of mastitis. Show more