Troubleshooting Watch for green imported cabbageworms, the larvae of the cabbage white butterfly. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 11" (60cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow late summer to move to...
Tips: Yellow sticky traps or yellow pans of water can be used to monitor and trap onion flies. Sometimes tiny white bullet-shaped eggs can be seen on the main stem, at the soil line.
Upon hatching, the little caterpillars immediately begin feeding. Plant lots of flowers and blooming herbs around your cabbage patch to provide a strong supply of nectar for beneficial insects, such as paper wasps, yellow jackets, shield bugs and insect...
Troubleshooting Watch for green imported cabbageworms, the larvae of the cabbage white butterfly. Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 11" (60cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow late summer to move to...
Spacing Single Plants: 1' 3" (40cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow in spring while the soil is still cool. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Rich, moist soil, firm with...
Watch for green imported cabbageworms, the larvae of the cabbage white butterfly. Companions Dill, Mint, Thyme, Chamomile, Nasturtium, Garlic, Tansy, Broccoli, Kale, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Sage, Oregano, Agastache and Marigold.
Ants tend to be attracted to the honeydew left by aphids, so ant activity can often lead you to aphid colonies. While present in spring and summer, populations increase by late summer and persist well into the autumn season.
Companions Marigold, Nasturtium, Tomato and Celery. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Rich, deep soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in prior to planting.
Tips: Diamondback moths can complete their life cycle within a 15-30 day period during the summer months. The caterpillars are found mostly on leaf undersides. The caterpillars are less than ½ inch long with whitish heads and feet.
Companions Oregano, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale and Crimson Clover. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Rich, deep soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost, composted manure, or balanced organic fertilizer...
Harvesting Harvest when the head has fully developed, but before the curd becomes loose, with a "ricey" appearance. Companions Oregano, Tomato, Celery, Dill, Sage and Mint. Feeding Mix composted manure or another high-nitrogen compost into the soil before...
Frost tolerant Yes, improves with frost. In other areas, start seeds indoors in summer and set out plants 8 weeks before your first fall frost date. Companions Beet, Buckwheat, Calendula, Carrot, Chamomile, Dill, Marigold, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion, Onions,...
Try different types, including curly varieties, many of which are blushed with red. Dinosaur or Tuscan kale has long, dark green puckered leaves. Troubleshooting In warm weather, cabbageworms may feed on leaves.
To make a cabbage collar, simply slit a circle of thick cardboard to the middle then place it around a brassica plant's stem at the soil line. If you're regularly affected by a particular pest, it can be worth looking for early or late varieties of plants...
Frost tolerant Yes, tolerates light frosts. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Companions Beans, Beet, Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Potatoes, Onion and Onions.
Companions Chives, Onion, Onions and Peas. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Any fertile, well drained soil that holds moisture well. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your...
Troubleshooting Cabbageworms are small green larvae of the cabbage white butterfly. Companions Oregano and Crimson Clover. Feeding Mix composted manure or another high-nitrogen compost into the soil before planting.
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any fertile, well drained soil. Feeding Not generally required. Troubleshooting Control weeds that threaten to overtake the small plants.
Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Almost any soil with good drainage. Companions Nasturtium, Lettuce and Peas. Troubleshooting Flea beetles often make small holes in leaves, but do not merit control.
Frost tolerant Light frost improves flavor, but can be damaged by hard freezes. Grow a second crop in fall, and use both roots and greens in cooking. Companions Mache and Peas. Fall-grown turnips can be stored in a cool root cellar for several weeks.
Remove infested plants. Position Full sun. Harvesting Harvest in early summer when the tops begin to fail, and the bulbs have divided into several plump bulblets. Feeding Not normally required.
Tips: In warm climates, grow early brassicas and harvest them promptly, before harlequin bugs become numerous. They have black legs and short, segmented antennae. They tend to congregate and mate on summer kale or collards.
Stored in separate plastic bags, sound specimens will keep in great condition until late winter or early spring. Last fall I attended a dinner where the host used a huge garden carrot as the centerpiece.
Drench with a water soluble plant food. Position Sun to partial shade. Grow a second crop in the fall. Feeding Not needed for spring crops grown in rich soil, but older plants benefit from feeding with a liquid feed in spring, when they show vigorous...
Troubleshooting Irrigation is often needed to get a good stand in dry fall weather. Frost tolerant Mustard is cool-season annual that can tolerate light frosts but not hard freezes.
Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 3" (40cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow indoors in spring and set out under cloches when plants have 5 leaves.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Mizuna Aphids (General) Slug Snail Harvesting Harvest as required. Keep soil moist in dry weather to prevent running to seed.
