| Beets | Broccoli | Brussels Sprouts | Cabbage | Cauliflower | Carrots | Cress |
| Lettuce | Onions | Peas | Potatoes | Radishes | Salad Greens | Spinach |
| 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. | Varieties: *
Early Jersey WakefieldCompact, pointed head and matures in 64 days.
*Stonehead Extremely tight, compact, round head. Matures in 50 days. Slow to burst and disease resistant.
* 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 Flat 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. |
