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Practicing IPM with cabbages It requires a lot of observation and experience, but Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be practiced with cabbages.
26/09/2018
Space cabbages correctly Many factors play a role in the spacing of cabbage – the process is not quite as simple as you might imagine.
08/05/2019
Guide to Growing Cabbages Cabbages can still be found growing wild in many Mediterranean regions as well as on the southern coastal areas of the British Isles. Intensive breeding
31/05/2019
Getting the land ready for cabbages The first consideration when preparing land for cabbage is to get the soil’s nutrient content right.
02/05/2019
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
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
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
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
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