Cabbage
Brassica oleracea · Cabbages · Cabbage family
Also known as: Wild Cabbage · Cole Crops
Medium30–70cmPet-friendlyEdible
Cabbage care at a glance
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests & Diseases on Cabbage
Common pests on Cabbage include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid and Flea beetles. A common disease is Clubroot. Cabbage is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Cabbage white caterpillars High
- Mealy cabbage aphid Medium
- Flea beetles Medium
Disease
- Clubroot High
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Frequently asked questions about Cabbage
- Which pests affect Cabbage?
- Common pests on Cabbage include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid and Flea beetles.
- Which diseases affect Cabbage?
- A common disease is Clubroot.
- Is Cabbage toxic to cats and dogs?
- Cabbage is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Cabbage need?
- Cabbage has a high water requirement.
- What light does Cabbage need?
- Cabbage prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Cabbage frost-hardy?
- Cabbage is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.
- Can you eat Cabbage?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves, flowers and stems.