Cabbage
How to sow cabbage successfully under cover?
To sow kohlrabi under cover, it is advisable to do so towards the end of winter or early spring, i.e. around March. Choose deep containers filled with quality potting soil to ensure good plant growth. Prefer individual pots to make transplanting easier later.
When sowing, sow the seeds to a depth of about 1 cm and space them about 5 cm apart. Keep the soil constantly moist but not soggy until the seeds emerge. Once the plants are well developed, you can transplant them into the ground, spacing the plants about 50 cm apart.
Be sure to aerate the plants well under cover to avoid the development of fungal diseases. Also avoid excess water, which could cause root rot. Finally, keep an eye out for pests such as caterpillars and aphids, and act quickly if necessary, giving preference to natural control methods.
How to sow kohlrabi successfully outdoors?
To sow kohlrabi outdoors, it's best to wait until spring, when frosts are no longer a concern. Before sowing, it is important to prepare the soil well by weeding it and working it with a fork to aerate it.
Cut shallow furrows about 30 cm apart and sow the kohlrabi seeds about 5 cm apart. Then lightly cover the seeds with soil and tamp gently to ensure good contact.
Make sure you water the soil regularly to keep it moist, especially during dry spells. Also make sure you keep away any slugs and caterpillars that could damage the young cabbage plants.
Be sure to water the soil regularly to keep it moist, especially during dry spells.
By following these few simple tips, you'll be able to enjoy delicious, naturally grown cabbage in your garden, without the need for chemical fertilisers.
How to plant cabbages
Kale is an easy plant to grow in the ground. It appreciates fresh soil rich in organic matter, well-drained and slightly acidic. To plant kohlrabi, it is best to do so in spring or autumn. Be sure to space them about 50 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart to allow each plant to develop properly.
If you opt to transplant, do so when the plants have reached a height of around 10 cm. Prepare the plants by soaking them in water before transplanting them into the soil. Make sure you pack the soil well around the plants to avoid air pockets.
To encourage the growth of your kohlrabi plants, don't hesitate to mulch the soil with straw or compost to maintain moisture and limit weed growth. Also remember to hoe regularly around your plants to aerate the soil and encourage their development. By following these tips, you'll be able to harvest healthy, tasty cabbages.
How to harvest a successful cabbage crop?
Harvesting kohlrabi is generally done in autumn, once the head is well formed and compact. To harvest kohlrabi, simply cut off the head at the base of the plant with a sharp knife. It is important to harvest the cabbage before it starts to split. Once harvested, cabbage keeps well in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place for several weeks or even months. It is advisable to keep it in a dark place, at a temperature of around 0 to 4 degrees Celsius. It is also possible to preserve the crop by blanching it and freezing it for longer storage.
Cabbage
- Type : Vegetables
- Subtype : Leafy vegetables
- Botanical Family : Brassicaceae (cruciferous)
Characteristics
- Lifecycle : Annual
- Exposure : Full Sun
- Frost Hardiness : Frost Resistant
- Cultivation Difficulty : Medium
- Adult Height : 40 cm
Sowing & Planting
- Greenhouse Growing : Not Required
- Sowing Depth : 1 cm
- Plant Spacing : 50 cm
- Row Spacing : 60 cm
Maintenance
- Maintenance : Moderate
- Water Requirements : Moderate
Seeds
- Soil Type : Mixed
- Soil pH Preference : Neutral
- Pest Sensitivity : Moderate
- Disease Sensitivity : Moderate
- Weed Sensitivity : Moderate
- Pollination : Insect-pollinated
- Propagation : Sowing