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Cabbage is a fast-growing, high-yielding
vegetable that thrives in cool weather with plenty of moisture.
Early varieties will mature in 65 days and they do well in the spring
and fall. They are rich in vitamins A, C, and K and
other essential minerals.
I like to plant cabbage slips (plants) in late February or early
March so they produce before the heat of summer encourages
cabbageworms and a bitter, strong flavor. Always set young
plants out in the evening (this allows plants to adjust before hot sun
hits), water with a solution of miracle grow and cover. I usually
cover the tender plants for several weeks with milk jugs (gallon plastic
milk jugs with the bottom cut off and the lid removed). This acts
as a greenhouse, giving the plants a hardy start. Cabbage likes
nitrogen and benefit from a side-dressing of 1 lb. 10-10-10 per 25 ft.
row. Mulching with straw or other compost helps to keep the soil cool
and moist.
Cabbage planted in the fall has less problems with worms. If
worms do get into the cabbage, peeling off several layers of outer
leaves usually gets rid of most of the worms. |
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Varieties:
*Early Jersey
Compact, pointed head and matures in 64 days.
*Stonehead
Extremely tight, compact, round head. Matures in 50 days.
Slow to burst and disease resistant.
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Early Round Dutch (spring)
Very hard, nearly round head weighing 4-5 lbs. Slow to bolt and
very high quality. Matures in 70 days.
Late Round Dutch (fall)
Very large, dark green, flat head. Not as tight of head as
other varieties. Matures in 72 days.
Golden Acre
Round 9" heads. Firm heads and bright green in color.
*I like all the varieties and it is hard to chose but I usually plant
either Stonehead, Early Jersey or Flat Dutch. |
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