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| 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 | |
| Common name(s) | Cabbages |
| Origin | |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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