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Choosing the right cabbage variety There are hundreds of cabbage varieties on the world market, each filling a slot for some climatic condition or purpose, and quite a few are sold
30/07/2018
How to manipulate cabbage seedlings Last week I discussed how to choose seedlings. Now I want to outline ways to manipulate seedlings for prevailing conditions.
31/07/2018
Cabbage basics: nitrogen & soil balance 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
Nitrogen procedure for a cabbage crop Last week I mentioned how important it is to have sufficient nitrogen in the seedling and growing medium. The procedure needs to be maintained from here on
01/08/2018
What your cabbage seedlings should look like Farmers tend to accept the seedlings they’re given and don’t pay much attention to what sort of condition they’re in.
02/08/2018
Spacing cabbages for the correct size I’m often asked what the correct spacing should be when planting cabbages, as though there was only one answer. There’s more to spacing than just setting out
02/08/2018
Blackleg fungus in cabbages 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
Safeguarding soil fertility to cabbage maturity 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
Sclerotinia strikes! SCLEROTINIA disease can overwhelm many crops, especially in wet climates. I experienced a severe outbreak in my bean crop during the persistent rainy season
04/08/2018
Soil pH – the cure for clubroot in cabbages Clubroot really is a revolting disease -that’s literally the reaction of any farmer who pulls out a sickly-looking plant and sees what the root system
06/08/2018