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Be informed about Albugo (white blister)
White blister (Albugo candida) is also sometimes referred to as white rust.
- Combating clubroot in cabbage
- Guide to Growing Cabbages
- How to Grow Tomatoes
- How to Grow Banana Plants Indoors and Outdoor - Part 2
- How to Grow Banana Plants Indoors and Outdoor - Part 1
- Get to understand Sclerotinia
- How to Raise Plants in Your Greenhouse
- Planning a Garden Greenhouse for Organic Gardening
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Common Diseases of Greenhouse Plants
Various fungi and bacteria, Pythium sp., Phytophthora, and others which are common in garden soils contribute to this problem
Preventing blackleg in cabbage
Blackleg is a fungal disease that can be highly destructive. Fortunately, although there are no resistant varieties, it can be managed or prevented if you know
Cabbage disease black rot
Black rot (Xanthomonas campestris) is the most important cabbage disease. Thriving in warm, wet conditions, it is most active at 25°C to 30°C
More sporadic cabbage pests
Before we start on cabbage diseases, there are still a few sporadic pests that we should look at. One is the cabbage webworm (Hellula undalis).
Sporadic, yet serious, cabbage pests
Several cabbage pests may be sporadic or seasonal. One of these is thrips.
Dealing with aphids on brassicas
Aphids are a problem in two ways. Firstly, they cause physical damage when feeding on the crop.
Defeating the cabbage moth biologically
Nearly everyone who has ever grown brassicas has had a problem with the diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella). Small wonder it is also called the ‘cabbage
Kill the weed, not the cabbage
As soon as you have planted your cabbage crop, you should apply herbicide with insecticide to eliminate cutworms.
Space cabbages correctly
Many factors play a role in the spacing of cabbage – the process is not quite as simple as you might imagine.
Nitrogen: the key to high cabbage yield
A shortage of nitrogen is the single most common reason for a cabbage crop not reaching its full yield potential. This applies equally to the quantity applied
How to plant cabbage correctly
Cabbage can be planted by hand or mechanically. For hand planting, the best tool is a home-made miniature hoe.
Start fertilising your cabbage before planting
Getting a full stand and a vigorous getaway is crucial for high yield. Some important aspects in this regard have been mentioned in previous articles.