How to Grow and Care for Cabbage

Cabbage, also known as Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Kale, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Savoy

Cabbage thrive in well-drained, fertile soils with consistent moisture levels. Special care points include ensuring adequate space for growth and protecting cabbage from pests like cabbage loopers and aphids. Cabbage are generally easy to grow, making them suitable for beginner gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Cabbage

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Biennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Early summer, Fall, Early winter
Hardiness Zones	6-11

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Varieties of Cabbage

Cabbage 'Green Magic'

A cultivar of broccoli, cabbage 'Green Magic' is notable for its early-growing tendencies and deep shade of green, for which it is named. The rich broccoli heads appear in summer and autumn, and the cultivar is resistant to the "white rust" disease that plagues other broccolis.

Cabbage 'January King'

The cabbage 'January King' is an edible cultivar from the Cruciferae family that originated in France. It is a variety of winter cabbage, which is known for its ability to survive through most winters when grown in the correct hardiness zone. Such is why it got the name, cabbage 'January King'. This vegetable’s leaves are a green-blue color and they may become purple when it is coldest.

Cabbage 'Noelle'

Cabbage 'Noelle' sports vibrant green leaves with a waxy texture, forming a tight, compact head akin to cabbage. It's a robust cool-season vegetable that thrives in well-drained, fertile soils and full sun, its flavor often sweetening with frost. This foliage plant is a garden favorite for its ornamental and edible qualities.

Jersey Kale

Often found growing in vegetable gardens, jersey Kale is prized for its ability to thrive in a variety of soils, unlike some other species in its genus. The plant’s easy care and hardy nature make it a good choice for beginner gardeners.

Cabbage 'Redbor'

Cabbage 'Redbor' is an ornamental kale plant with a round, upright habit, offering red-purple foliage that deepens in color as the weather gets colder. It is a Cabbage cultivar, named for its intense red coloration in the large, broad flat leaves. This cultivar is favored for its winter hardiness and its tolerance to disease and pests.

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Cabbage is characterized by its broad, sturdy leaves which can exhibit a rosette growth pattern. The leaves are often waxy with undulating or frilled edges, displaying a splendid array of colors from deep purple to blush pink or creamy white. The foliage may span about 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm) in width. Its thick, central stalk supports the expansive leaves, and the plant typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm).