White Cabbage

Brassica oleracea capitata

biennial0.8×0.5 mzone 7–11light shade🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Brassicaceae
Habit: biennial
Height: 0.8 m
Spread: 0.5 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 2 years
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 7–11
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: semi-dry – moist
pH: 5.3 – 8.6

pollen source

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Leaf harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible9 of 10

Medicinal4 of 10

Other uses2 of 10

Growing

White cabbage prefers a sunny site with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. The plant needs even moisture but should avoid waterlogging. Sow in spring or late summer, either directly outdoors or pre-grown under glass. Regular mulching protects the shallow roots and reduces weeds. Space plants in rows 30-45 cm apart. Harvest when the head is firm.

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