Growing white cabbage

White cabbage – the most common variety, which has been known since ancient times for its beneficial properties and excellent taste.

White cabbage is usually grown by seedlings. Seedlings ready for planting can be purchased in a specialized store or at the market, but you can also grow them yourself in a greenhouse or even on a windowsill in an ordinary apartment. At room temperature 200C, the seeds will germinate literally after 3-5 days.

Cabbage should be planted into pre-prepared fertile soil in sunny areas, since cabbage is very light-loving. As the seedlings grow, you need to increase their watering.

Depending on the variety, early-ripening, late-ripening and mid-ripening cabbage are distinguished.

Early ripening varieties are usually planted in late April - early May. The harvest is harvested 100-120 days after planting in open ground.

Mid-season is planted at the end of May and harvesting can begin in the period August - September. Heads of mid-season cabbage remain fresh for 3 months.

Late varieties of white cabbage produce the first harvest only in October, but remain persistent and fresh for six months.

Seedlings for planting should be strong enough, healthy and squat, and also have at least 5 whole leaves on each bush. Planting should be done in a well-lit area with well-fertilized soil (fertilized with manure or humus).Every three years it is advisable to change the location of cabbage planting.

The basic rules for caring for cabbage are timely moderate watering and loosening the soil between the rows. During the period of active growth, watering should be increased. Regular feeding should also be carried out.

We should not forget about all kinds of pests and diseases, which are better to get rid of immediately, and it is better to protect the plant for everything at once.