Cabbage (Short Maturity Red) Growing Guide

Brassica oleracea

Crop Rotation Group

Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●

Soil

Rich, deep soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

Yes.

Feeding

Not required if good soil.

Spacing

Single Plants: 50cm (1' 7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 45cm (1' 5") with 55cm (1' 9") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow spring to autumn in most areas.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Use fine mesh or exclusion netting over the warmer months to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves - caterpillars can destroy these plants. Short maturity cabbages are the most suitable types for sowing during the warmer months.

Harvesting

Harvest when heads have reached a decent size and are firm.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Cabbage (Short Maturity Red)

Aphid, Cabbage

Aphids (General)

Cabbage Moth

Cabbage Root Fly

Cabbage White Butterfly

Cutworm

Diamondback Moth

Flea Beetle

Slug

Snail

Plant Diseases which Affect Cabbage (Short Maturity Red)

Brassica Alternaria Leaf Spot

Brassica Black Rot

Brassica Club Root

Brassica Downy Mildew

Cabbage Soft Rot