Cabbage
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Cabbage is a versatile vegetable in the kitchen. Plants grow large, so try sugarloaf or Chinese cabbage (wombok) if you need to save space.
Likes: Well-drained compost enriched soil; full sun to part shade.
Dislikes: Poor soil; overcrowding.
When to plant/sow in zone:
How to start: Sow seed 5mm deep in punnets of premium seed raising mix. Plant out seedlings when 7–10cm tall. Check seed packets for recommended spacing.
How to grow: Feed plants with organic fertiliser every 6–8 weeks. Keep moist.
When to harvest: 3–4 months, when the head feels firm and dense. Use sharp knife to cut just under the base.
Pests and diseases: Cabbage white butterfly, cabbage aphids, slugs and snails.
Suppliers: The Diggers Club, Garden Express
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