CABBAGE Famosa Lg 6 pk
$6.25
Midseason organic savoy. Famosa has deep blue-green heads weighing in at 2–4 lb. The yellow-tinted interior is filled with great, tender leaves with a very good flavor. Best in cooked dishes. Intermediate resistance to downy mildew.
$6.25
$6.25
Cabbage Growing Tips
Cabbage is an excellent cool-season crop that can be grown both in the spring and again in the fall. It is delicious raw used in salads or a slaw, as well as cooked in various dishes. Cabbage may also be fermented for sauerkraut and kimchi.
Planting
- Cabbage grows best in well drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
- Prior to planting, prepare the soil by incorporating a good quality compost and a balanced fertilizer.
- Plants should be spaced 15-18” apart in rows that are 24” apart.
- Using an insect row cover supported on simple hoops is highly recommended to protect the plants from caterpillar damage. The cover prevents the adult moths from being able to reach the plants to lay their eggs. A light weight, insect row cover will work well, and there are many options available. Lengths of flexible PVC pipes or bent EMT conduit may be used to support the cover. Attach the cover with clamps. The row cover should be installed at planting in order to be most effective – those moths arrive very quickly!
Watering
Regular watering is essential for the plants to yield good quality heads. 1” of water per week is recommended. Drip irrigation is an effective and efficient way to irrigate vegetable crops because the water is delivered directly to the soil where it will be taken up by the roots. Drip irrigation also keeps water off of the foliage which will reduce the risk of disease development.
Maintenance
Keep the planting well weeded. Using mulch, such as cocoa mulch, straw, untreated dry grass clippings or shredded leaves will suppress weed growth and help retain soil moisture.
Harvesting
- Cabbage may be harvested when it reaches a usable size. Waiting too long will increase the risk that the head will split open, especially if heavy rain is predicted.
- To harvest, cut the head off above the outer leaves.
