Brassica oleracea var. capitata (Cabbages)

Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Common name(s): Cabbages
Categories: Fruits and Vegetables

Plant description:

The great thing about growing cabbages is that you can have them in prime condition nearly all year round by sowing seed at different times. They come in a variety of shapes, forms and colours and are one of the most popular and widely grown vegetables.

Family: Brassicaceae

Synonym: Brassica juncea subsp. rugosa

Botanical Pronunciation: BRAS-ee-ka

Brassica oleracea var. capitata requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Plant Care	Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Categories	Fruits and Vegetables
Common name(s)	Cabbages
Origin	Mediterranean Region
Planting instructions	Easy to grow and adaptable to different climatic conditions, they will grow successfully in any well-cultivated soil. In South Africa the ideal sowing season varies from province to province, however it also varies from month to month, depending upon the seasons in each province, and the variety of cabbage grown.
Maintenance	Apply nitrogen fertilizer every two weeks. Water regularly.
Soil conditions	Moist, rich compost laced soil and well dug.
Uses	Cabbages are used for salads, stir-fry, stews and soups.
Interesting planting ideas	Plant near beetroot, celery, chamomile, chives, dill, onions, pennyroyal, rosemary, sage, southernwood and thyme.
Interesting info	Cabbages are leafy plants and need plenty of water at their roots. Cabbages are natural antibiotics and contain folic acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium, boron, beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, phosphorus and iodine.
Common pests and diseases	Snails and slugs.
Harvest	Cut heads when they are firm and full, about three months from transplanting.
Yield	Nine to twelve plants should be enough for a family of four. Sow every four weeks.

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Brassica oleracea var. capitata (Cabbages)