Brassica oleracea 'Osaka White'
Cabbage
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea 'Osaka White') - Description
Brassica oleracea is the species of plant that includes many common foods as cultivars, including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, savoy, and Chinese kale. In its uncultivated form it is known as wild cabbage. It is native to coastal southern and western Europe. Its tolerance of salt and lime and its intolerance of competition from other plants typically restrict its natural occurrence to limestone sea cliffs, like the chalk cliffs on both sides of the English Channel.
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea 'Osaka White') - Growth
Cabbages will grow and mature the best when temperatures do not exceed 80°F (27°C). Plants can survive in temperatures as low as 25°F (27°C).
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea 'Osaka White') - Planting
Before planting, work in a 2" layer of well-rotted manur or compost into the soil. Sow seeds about 1/2" deep. Space them 12-24" apart in rows with 36" of room in between. Smaller spacing between plants usually results in smaller heads.For spring crops, it is best to sow seeds indoors about 5-7 weeks before the last frost, and then transplant the seedlings into the garden 3-5 weeks after the last frost date. For fall crop, sow seeds directly into the ground in summer. In warm areas, you can plant cabbage in fall, allowing it to overwinter and mature in spring for harvest.
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea 'Osaka White') - Pest
The two main pests of cabbage are the cabbageworm and cabbage looper, which eat away at the leaves. Other pests include aphids, cutworms, woodchucks, and rabbits, all of which are known to attack seedlings.Some diseases are fusarium wilt (cabbage yellowing) and black rot stunt cabbage. Prevent these diseases by choosing resistant varieties and rotating the site where the crops are planted for about 3 years. Mature heads become more prone to disease when they crack or split. Splitting occurs when the heads take in too much water quickly.
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea 'Osaka White') - Interesting facts
When growing cabbage, it is best to plant many different varieties, as each has its own uses. For example, round and savoy types are best for salads and sauteing, while the varieties with flatter heads work best for stuffing. Late varieties are considered the best for processing into kraut.
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea 'Osaka White') - Soil and irrigation
Provide seedlings with ample amounts of water. Enhance water retention by mulching plants with a 2-4" layer of organic material such as straw, pine straw, or grass clippings.
