Choose a spot in your farm that gets full sun and has well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.
Prepare the soil by adding compost or aged manure to improve its fertility and structure.
Plant cabbage seedlings about 12-24 inches apart in rows or clusters.
Water the plants regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3-4 weeks during the growing season.
Watch for pests and diseases and take appropriate action if needed.
Harvest the cabbage heads when they are firm and fully formed, before they start to split or rot.
Best time to grow cabbage:
Cabbage is a cool-season crop that grows best in spring and fall, when temperatures are between 45-75°F.
Good companion plants for cabbage:
Carrots
Beets
Onions
Celery
Chamomile
Plants not to grow with cabbage:
Other Brassica family plants such as broccoli and cauliflower
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Nutrients and vitamins in cabbage:
Cabbage is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber.
Care and maintenance required for cabbage plant:
Water the plants regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Mulch around the plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3-4 weeks during the growing season.
Watch for pests and diseases and take appropriate action if needed.
Harvest the cabbage heads when they are firm and fully formed, before they start to split or rot.