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- Q.Winter Cabbage Plant - My cabbage plant is now growing yellow flowers. Is that re-seeding?
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carrie310 on
April 16, 2016
30253Q.Napa cabbage
My Napa cabbages all bolted a month after I transplanted them into the ground. Should I leave them or cut my losses and put something else in their place? I live south of Atlanta, GA and it is my understanding they do best in spring or early fall so it will soon be too hot for them. Also, should they always be planted from seed ONLY? I have run across a couple of articles that seem to indicate this is the only way to grow them. Thanks for your advice.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 18, 2016A.In your region, crops such as cabbage, chinese cabbages and Brussels sprouts will only preform if transplanted after the hottest part of the summer have passed.
Chinese Cabbage can be started from seed, though in cooler regions transplants are more readily found.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/the-southern-fall-vegetable-garden.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 18, 2016Q.cabbage is tall and growing yellow flowers
Not full. Tall and skinny. Should I trim flowers?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 20, 2016A.Cabbage growth is optimum when temperatures are 60˚ to 65˚F. Cabbage will bolt or send out flowers to set seed if they are exposed to temperatures below 45 degrees or exposed to extremely hot temperatures. Cabbage also needs even moisture supply during head formation. Fertilizer (8-32-16) will also give it a much needed boost. Since your cabbage has already bolted it is not likely to form heads. You should pull them up and try again.
For more information on cabbage head formation, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/cabbage-head-formation.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
dbonfiglio on
April 28, 2016
Milton, GA 30009Q.winter cabbage plant
My cabbage plant is now growing yellow flowers. Is that re-seeding?
- Answered by
kh0001 on
April 29, 2016A.It sure is. This is called "Bolting" and you can learn more about it here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/cabbage-head-formation.htm
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May 12, 2016Q.removing lower leaves before cabbage matures
I have a large cabbage, beautiful leaves about 9 inches across. The cabbage has started to head and I was wondering if I can cut the lower leaves off and just let the head grow. It is only 1 cabbage and I have it in my herb bed. The large lower leaves are shading some of the herbs. It is my grandson's cabbage that he started early in the year, then transplanted to my garden. I don't want to do anything that will kill or maim the growing of the head. Thank you for your input. Martha Dyer
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 14, 2016A.Yes, you can and this article will tell you more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/pruning-cabbage-leaves.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
bertmorley on
May 28, 2016
YO422ERQ.Cabbage root fly Dip
Is there a root dip that works?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 31, 2016A.Here are some links that have information that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/control-cabbage-maggot.htm
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Anonymous on
June 20, 2016Q.growing cabbage
Should you remove the bottom set of leaves to send nutrient to the head? My bottom leaves are enormous.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 20, 2016A.Here is a great link to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/pruning-cabbage-leaves.htm
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Anonymous on
July 10, 2016Q.cabbage heads forming in witches hats
I have stone heads and gurney show cabbage. Some of the heads are forming in witches hats or dunce hats peaks. I am an old gardener; I'm 78 and have never seen this head form like this. Please advise if you can. johnferrando@centurytel.net
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 11, 2016A.Cabbage heads can be round, flat or pointed as your describing.
Environmental issues can effect the shape but there are varieties that also grow this pointed shape.Here is a link with more information.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/prod_quality/commodities/cabbage.htmlWas this answer useful?00
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