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![Cabbage basics: nitrogen & soil balance](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2018/1367f931-5b61761f425cc51d3e3438c9.jpg)
Many VEGETABLE FARMERS ask what fertiliser to use when planting cabbages. The question assumes each crop has a specific requirement, regardless of what’s alread
01/08/2018
![Keeping cabbages clear of pests and diseases](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2018/e54fbbbc-5b56eeac425cc5b8653aa647.jpg)
Cabbages are popular with South African consumers and can provide growers with sustainable short-term income. However, sound management is needed for keeping
24/07/2018
![Safeguarding soil fertility to cabbage maturity](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2018/d7b53121-5b641c10425cc5d8097779c3.jpg)
Nitrogen is mobile and VITAL for a good cabbage crop. Get it right to produce consistent, high yields. Most crop failures are a direct result of nitrogen loss
03/08/2018
![Get to understand Sclerotinia](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/05-2019/9f99012f-5ced0152425cc5467cead0a4.jpg)
In my initial 12 years of cabbage farming I never came across Sclerotinia. I had encountered it in beans before, but never cabbage.
28/05/2019
![Mineral deficiencies in cabbages](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/10-2019/fd4c933e-5d9ed541425cc5433035e92b.jpg)
It is very important to recognise and correct mineral deficiencies as soon as the first signs appear. Any delay is likely to have a profound influence on yield.
10/10/2019
![Physiological disorders in cabbage](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/10-2019/6a11512a-5db69d65425cc545777af548.jpg)
A pathological condition in plants is caused by disease, whereas a physiological condition is caused by non-living (abiotic) factors such as physical injury
28/10/2019
![Combating clubroot in cabbage](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/06-2019/c610ad37-5cf63e07425cc54635d85111.jpg)
Clubroot is an extremely serious disease; if it gets into your lands, it can destroy the entire crop.
04/06/2019
![Preventing blackleg in cabbage](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/05-2019/2f4b6370-5ce3c92b425cc5e772c6364d.jpg)
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
21/05/2019
![Blackleg fungus in cabbages](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2018/7506d483-5b641c22425cc5ef097779c3.jpeg)
Blackleg is a fungal disease that affects cruciferous crops and can do a lot of damage. Look out for it and take precautions so you won’t get caught out.
03/08/2018
![How to manipulate cabbage seedlings](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2018/8371a601-5b602438425cc52d71759aea.jpg)
Last week I discussed how to choose seedlings. Now I want to outline ways to manipulate seedlings for prevailing conditions.
31/07/2018