1. Introduction to Cabbage as a Crop
Botanical Aspects:
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is part of the Brassicaceae family, known for its leafy green heads. The notes likely cover its botanical characteristics, including its biennial nature, although it's usually grown as an annual cr...
Cabbage Production
Part 2
PPP403
University of Mpumalanga
2023
, Cabbage production management
• Fertilization
• Cabbage grows well in both mineral and organic soils
• With adequate moisture and fertility
• Early planting can be achieved on sandy soils that warm more
quickly
• While heavier silts loam and organic soils generally planted later for fall and
early winter harvest
• Soil pH
• In the range 6.0-6.5 is preferred
• But cabbage will tolerate a soil pH range of 5.5-6.8
• Fertility varies with region and soil type
• So soil should be tested for nutrient content before fertilization strategy is
developed for a crop
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