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Troubleshooting Watch for green imported cabbageworms, the larvae of the cabbage white butterfly. Feeding Drench every two weeks with an organic liquid fertilizer. Harvesting Cut heads when they reach the size you prefer.

Preventing Problems: Floating row covers (fleece) are an effective way to prevent egg laying by adults. Sometimes tiny white bullet-shaped eggs can be seen on the main stem, at the soil line.

Preventing Problems: You can use row cover to prevent egg laying by adults if you frequently have trouble with cabbage worms in spring. B.t. pesticide is very effective when applied between rains and is less likely to inhibit beneficial insects than spinosad,...

Troubleshooting Watch for green imported cabbageworms, the larvae of the cabbage white butterfly. Feeding Drench every two weeks with an organic liquid fertilizer. Harvesting Cut heads when they reach the size you prefer.

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. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Chinese Cabbage...

Watch for green imported cabbageworms, the larvae of the cabbage white butterfly. Tolerates moderate frost, but damaged by hard freezes. Harvesting Cut heads when they reach the size you prefer.

Preventing Problems: Pull up and compost old plants, because cabbage aphids can overwinter in dead plant tissue. While present in spring and summer, populations increase by late summer and persist well into the autumn season.

Companions Marigold, Nasturtium, Tomato and Celery. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Cabbage (Fall Red) Aphid, Cabbage Aphids (General) Cabbage Root Maggot Cabbage Worm Cutworm Diamondback Moth Flea Beetle Grasshopper...

Tips: Diamondback moths can complete their life cycle within a 15-30 day period during the summer months. The caterpillars are less than ½ inch long with whitish heads and feet. Managing Outbreaks: Diamondback moths have become resistant to most pesticides,...

Companions Oregano, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale and Crimson Clover. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Broccoli Aphids (General) Cabbage Root Maggot Cabbage Worm Diamondback Moth Harlequin...

Harvesting Harvest when the head has fully developed, but before the curd becomes loose, with a "ricey" appearance. Feeding Mix composted manure or another high-nitrogen compost into the soil before planting.

Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 11" (60cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Where summers are cool, start indoors in early spring and set plants out when they have 5 or more leaves.

Pick off and compost badly infested leaves. Start another planting indoors in midsummer, and set out in early fall. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Pests can sometimes infiltrate your garden among the leaves or in the potting soil of shop-bought plants, so if you buy (or are given) young plants always check them carefully for signs of pests before introducing them to the garden.

Spacing Single Plants: 9" (25cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow in early spring indoors, or outdoors when the weather is warm but the soil is still cool.

Companions Chives, Onion, Onions and Peas. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Rutabaga Aphid, Cabbage Aphids (General) Cabbage Root Maggot Slug Snail Wireworm Plant Diseases which Affect Rutabaga Brassica Alternaria...

Troubleshooting Cabbageworms are small green larvae of the cabbage white butterfly. Feeding Mix composted manure or another high-nitrogen compost into the soil before planting. Notes Harvesting Use a sharp knife to harvest the primary head when the beads...

Frost tolerant Yes, tolerates extreme cold when well rooted. Companions Carrot, Turnip, Leek, Chinese Cabbage and Cabbage. Harvesting Harvest in small batches as needed in the kitchen.

Frost tolerant No. Feeding Not required. Spacing Single Plants: 3" (10cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 7" (20cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow seeds directly in the bed or row, one-half inch deep and 1 inch apart.

Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5" (15cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow seeds in rows in spring, and use roots in salads. Notes Keep watered in dry weather.

Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Set individual cloves in prepared ground in the fall. Position Full sun.

Tips: In warm climates, grow early brassicas and harvest them promptly, before harlequin bugs become numerous. They tend to congregate and mate on summer kale or collards. Managing Outbreaks: Hand pick as many as you can, and use spinosad (a biological...

After a few months in the fridge, the replanted roots are ready to bloom like crazy and produce an abundance of seeds. Plants Related to this Article Carrot Grow Guide Cabbage (Spring) Grow Guide Beet Grow Guide < All Guides

Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Easy to grow from seeds sown in spring, one-half inch deep and 2 inches apart.

Spacing Single Plants: 5" (15cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5" (15cm) with 5" (15cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow in late summer to use mustard as a short-term fall cover crop.

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.

Frost tolerant Yes. Notes May need to protect under mesh or fleece to prevent problems with flea beetle. Feeding Not required if good soil. Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Rich, moist soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost...