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Cabbage
(Spring). A deeply worked, well
drained site is essential for this
overwintering crop. Fork in a dressing
of fish meal before adding crop. Sow
seeds in a nursery bed in late July in
the north and August in the south.
Transplant to bed in mid-September 15"
between rows, 9" between plants. Cut
every other plant in Spring and leave
the rest to heart up.
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Cabbage
(Summer). Sow seed in March to April
15" apart and 15" between rows. Water
well in dry weather.
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Cabbage (Winter,
Savoy). The soil should be well
drained but not rich. Fork in a
fertiliser of potash . Sow in May and
plant out in July 18" between rows.
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Kitchen Tips:
For freezing use only young, crisp
cabbage leaves. Wash well and cut up
finely. Blanch for 1 minute drain and
pack into polythene bags.
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Pests:
Cabbage Root Fly, Clubroot, Cabbage Moth
& White Butterfly, Cabbage Whitefly.
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