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Cabbage

Season: Cool Weather
Spring Planting Dates: Jan 1 - Feb 15
(as transplants)
Fall Planting Dates: July 25 - Aug. 10
Day to Maturity: 60 - 85
Plant Size: 12 - 18" tall, 2' wide
Water Need: Medium to High
Seeds or Plants/100 ft.: 1/2 oz.
Spacing, Rows/Plants: 36" x 12"
Recommended Varieties: Bravo, Charleston Wakefield, Round Dutch, Stonehead Savoy - Ace


Cabbage grows best during cool temperatures.  It does not withstand excessive heat common to Alabama summers and, therefore, should be planted as an early spring or fall crop. 

Cabbage can be either seeded directly or transplanted but does best when transplanted.  From seeding to transplanting is 3 to 4 weeks. 

Plant spacing affects head size with close spacing producing smaller heads.  Recommended spacing is about 12 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart. 

Harvest cabbage when it reaches adequate size, depending upon variety and growing conditions.  Firmness is preferred to soft heads, especially for storage.  Mature, firm heads can be left on the plant in the garden for about 2 weeks in early summer.  Cabbage can be stored successfully in the refrigerator for a month or two. 

 

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