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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
Keeping cabbages clear of pests and diseases 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Last week I discussed how to choose seedlings. Now I want to outline ways to manipulate seedlings for prevailing conditions.
31/07/2018