CABBAGE DESCRIPTION
Cabbage is also known as Patta
gobhi, a leafy vegetable that contains a good amount of nutrition. Cabbage is
very easy to grow in containers or pots, Cabbage needs 6 to 8 hours of daily
sunlight; however, it can tolerate partial shade. Buy the Best Quality cabbage
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About
this item
- Number of Cabbage seeds (Patta gobhi ke beej): 100
Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 inches deep in a
seedling tray Container, or Pots. Transplant in 25 to 30 days
- Germination Time: 6 to 15 days from sowing
- Germination temperature: 13-25°C
- Harvesting: 12 to 13 week
- Sowing season: Throughout the year (Rainy season June
to September and winter seasons October to November)
- Plant vigor: Strong plant
What
size grow bag is best for Cabbage (Patta gobhi)?
Cabbage
Seeds Sowing Method
Generally, cabbage seeds are sown in
a seedling tray, and after seeds germination, the plant is transplanted
into any pots or grow bags. Sow cabbage seeds in a seedling tray with coco peat
or potting mix about 0.5 inch deep. Cabbage seeds are very small in size
so avoid sowing them in too deep and sow only 2 cabbage seeds per cell/cup of
seedling tray. Keep the seedling indoor till the seeds germination and give at
least 2 tablespoon water regularly. After germination, seedling will start
growing a plant so provide sunlight to your seedling to encourage leaf growth.
After 25-35 days from cabbage seeds sowing, plant will be ready to transplant
in any pots or grow bags. Before transplant the seedling, mix good organic
manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio. Transplant the seedling safely along with
root ball of a medium.
Cabbage
Plant Growing Season In India
Winter is the best season for
growing cabbage plant and you can also sow cabbage seeds during January-
February or July- November but August to November is suitable months for sowing
cabbage seeds.
Cabbage
Plant Care Tips
- Sunlight –
Cabbage plants need 6-8 hours of full light in winter days.
- Water – Give
2 inch water every week to your cabbage plant.
- Soil – Use
well drainage and nutrient rich soil with 6.5 to 6.8 ph.
- Temperature – Ideal
temperature for growing cabbage plants is between 10- 30 degree Celsius
(50- 85 degree Fahrenheit).
- Fertilizer – After
15 days of transplanting, apply balanced liquid fertilizer such as fish
emulsion or hand full of vermicompost
to each cabbage plant when they start to develop new leaves and forming
head .
- Mulch – Mulch
thickly to your cabbage plant for retain moisture and regulate soil
temperature .
- Common pests and disease – Some common insects which are generally found in
cabbage plants are caterpillars, cabbage loopers, white flies, flea
beetles, root maggots, cutworm and aphids. Cabbage plant infected by some
diseases like white spot or leaf spot, black rot, downy mildew, clubroot
and blackleg etc. Look for early sign of fungal, insect or other
infections spray organic pesticide Neem oil
to cure these symptoms.
Cabbage
Harvest Time
Cabbage will take about 90- 100 days
for harvest after seed sowing. You can harvest cabbage when heads reach desired
size and are strong. Cut each cabbage head and its base with sharp knife, after
harvesting cabbage bring inside and put them in shade immediately.
Cabbage
Special Features
- Common name – Patta
gobhi (पत्ता गोभी)
- Level of grow – Medium
- Height
– Above 2 feet
- Spread –
Above 3 feet
- Avoid planting with
– Strawberries, tomatoes
- Companion plants –
Beans and cucumbers
FAQ
Why
are my cabbage seeds not germinating?
Cabbage seeds will not germinate
because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing
seeds too deep in the soil, over watering or under watering.
Why
did my cabbage not make a head?
The main reason why your cabbage
heads is not forming are improper weather condition (either that it’s too cold
or it’s too hot) overcrowding and excess nitrogen. Sowing your cabbage seeds at
right time and follow right instructions.
Why
are yellow and brown spots on my cabbage leaves?
Downy mildew is a disease of the
foliage, caused by a fungus is the main reason behind yellow or brown spots on
cabbage leaves. Use appropriate medicine to avoid the fungus.
What
is the ideal growing medium to grow cabbage?
The ideal growing medium to grow
cabbage is 2 part of garden soil and 1 part of any organic fertilizer or 1 part
garden soil, 1 part coco peat
and 1 part vermicompost.
