Growing Cabbage

Brassica sp. : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
S S                 S S
T T T                 T
P P                 P P

(Best months for growing Cabbage in South Africa - Semi-arid regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • P = Sow seed
  • Easy to grow. Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 5°C and 18°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 50 - 75 cm apart
  • Harvest in 11-15 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Dwarf (bush) beans, beets, celery, cucumber, onions, marigold, nasturtium, rhubarb, aromatic herbs (sage, dill, chamomile, thyme)
  • Avoid growing close to: Climbing (pole) beans, tomato, peppers (chili, capsicum), eggplant (aubergine), strawberry, mustard, parsnip

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18 Oct 15, Joseph Mavhetha (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What type of soil is suitable for cabage and how many times do you need to water it. And what chemical is used to stop bacteria from damaging it.
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05 Oct 15, Keith (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Early October 2015. I'm using 2 to 3 levels of shade cloth across all of my crops and adding ice to the water troughs in which my seedlings are struggling this spring. I think this is called "Global Warming". It was 34C in Pretoria today and the forecast is not promising.
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01 May 15, Hamilton Falange (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
How many times can we plant cabbage within a year? And what are the seasons. how much seed of cabbage per hector Thanks Regards
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06 Apr 15, Abdul (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Iam staying in the North West Province, Mahikeng Mmabatho area. I would like to know if I can plant cabbage now. The type of soil is clay. What type of fertilizer do I need to apply?
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11 Jan 15, hendrick (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
I have planted tomatos and millies in my garden, and i need to plant cabbage end of march, pls advice if it is adviceable to.
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29 Jun 14, Robert (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What type can use for irrigate cabbage
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02 Aug 13, Oliver Magwenzi (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Hello David I have been looking at buying Megaton cabbage in South Africa,. Did you manage to get where one can buy this in South Africa. I am a farmer based at Kintyre Estates in Harare, Zimbabwe and am into cabbage farming. Please reply to [email protected] or sms me on +263773029669 I would greatly appreciate Regards Oliver
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22 Jan 14, Creynauw van Zyl (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
All farmers in and around Africa can always contact Hishtil SA. They are the best and most professional seedling nersery. Contact details: 015 395 4034 My number if you have any questions about Hishtil SA: +27719035312
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29 Jul 13, (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
can I plant cabbage now, in brits area?
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21 May 13, Talifhani (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Which cabbage can stands a hot summer season in Limpopo province
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