White cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata · Cabbages · Cabbage family
Also known as: Head Cabbage · Dutch Cabbage
Easy30–50cmPet-friendlyEdible
White cabbage care at a glance
White cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–20 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 15–20 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on White cabbage
Common pests on White cabbage include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage root fly and Slugs and snails. A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Black rot. White cabbage is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Cabbage white caterpillars High
- Mealy cabbage aphid Medium
- Cabbage root fly Medium
- Slugs and snails Medium
Disease
- Clubroot High
- Black rot Medium
Weather
- Root damage from irregular moisture Medium
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Frequently asked questions about White cabbage
- Which pests affect White cabbage?
- Common pests on White cabbage include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage root fly and Slugs and snails.
- Which diseases affect White cabbage?
- A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Black rot.
- Is White cabbage toxic to cats and dogs?
- White cabbage is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does White cabbage need?
- White cabbage has a high water requirement.
- What light does White cabbage need?
- White cabbage prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is White cabbage frost-hardy?
- White cabbage is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.
- Can you eat White cabbage?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.