Brassica oleracea capitata 'Round Head'

Cabbage

Cabbage, Broccoli, Collards and Cauliflower, plus the less-often-grown Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens, Chinese Cabbage and Turnips, all belong to this family. All are cool-weather vegetables, rich in vitamins A and C and a good source of fiber. Best when matured during fall or when temperatures remain between 40º and 70º F. Cole crops tolerate early spring and late fall frosts, but aside from Collards, do poorly in hot weather. For summer crops, start seed indoors and transplant seedlings outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. Heavy feeders of nitrogen and potash, they like a soil pH between 6 to 7.5. Sow shallow-rooted plants no more than 1 inch deep. For fall crops, start seed from mid to late summer. In mild winter areas, plant from late summer through early spring for harvest from fall to spring. Watch for many pests including cabbage lopper, root maggots, cabbage worm and flea beetles, plus diseases such as club root, damping off, mildew and fusarium yellows. To reduce the risk of diseases and pests, plant where cole crops have not been grown for 3 years, and maintain proper soil pH.

Plant a selection of varieties to extend the harvest season. Varieties are Green, Red, and Savoy (wrinkled leaves) and early, mid-season or late maturing. Plant early and mid-season cabbages in early spring. Plant mid-season and late-season cabbages in summer for fall harvest. Protect seedlings from cutworms with paper cup collar.

Attributes - Brassica oleracea capitata 'Round Head'

Plant Type: Vegetable

Height: 1 ft. to 1 ft. 6 in.

Width: 1 ft. 6 in.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Notes: Edible. Susceptible to Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Damping-off, Fusarium Wilt, Powdery Mildew.

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Brassica oleracea capitata 'Round Head'

Cabbage

Attributes - Brassica oleracea capitata 'Round Head'

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