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- Q.Transplanting Indoors - I'm afraid that my cabbage, tomato and pepper plants may freeze outside. So I want to know if they will ...
- Q.Growing Cabbages - I planted cabbage seeds last spring in good, black soil (composted for 10 years). Now in autumn, I have sturdy ...
- Q.Cabbage Plants Store Food In Their…? - Cabbage plants store food in their. . . ?
- Q.Vegetables Did Not Mature - My cabbage did not head, brussels did not mature, kohrabi did not form, tomatoes stopped growing, no eggplants on bushes, ...
- Q.Cabbage Heads Not Forming - I am in Okeechobee, Florida. I planted my cabbage in September when it was hot. It usually cools off in October, ...
- Q.What’s Eating My Cabbage Leaves? - I'm trying to grow winter vegetables, but something is eating holes in my cabbage leaves. Good strong, healthy plants except ...
- Q.Can You Eat Cabbage That Has Not Formed A Head? - Can you eat cabbage that has not formed a head?
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Anonymous on
September 25, 2011Q.Transplanting Indoors
I'm afraid that my cabbage, tomato and pepper plants may freeze outside. So I want to know if they will still grow and harvest if transplanted indoors.
Answered by
Nikki on
September 26, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Transplanting larger plants during the growing season is difficult, especially with vegetables. While you can attempt this, there is no guarantee that those you move will make it. I would opt for outdoor protection before attempting to move them. Placing a sheet over the plants at night and removing them in the morning should help. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/frost-how-to-protect-your-plants.htm
If you are expecting freezing temps, however, there is little you can do for your tender vegetable plants.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
October 9, 2011Q.Growing Cabbages
I planted cabbage seeds last spring in good, black soil (composted for 10 years). Now in autumn, I have sturdy cabbage plants but no heads. How come?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 10, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/cabbage-head-formation.htm
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October 16, 2011Q.Cabbage Plants Store Food in Their…?
Cabbage plants store food in their. . . ?
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Heather on
October 17, 2011
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October 20, 2011Q.Vegetables Did Not Mature
My cabbage did not head, brussels did not mature, kohrabi did not form, tomatoes stopped growing, no eggplants on bushes, no peppers, no beans, no corn - in other words my entire garden failed. I have been an organic gardener for over 50 years. Please tell me what happened. Was it all weather related?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 21, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It could have been weather, but typically when you have an across the board crop failure like that, some element is missing from the soil. I would strongly recommend taking a soil sample to the local extension service and having them test it. A severe micro nutrient deficiency (of which it could be many and only a soil test will tell) could cause this to happen.
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November 14, 2011Q.Cabbage Heads Not Forming
I am in Okeechobee, Florida. I planted my cabbage in September when it was hot. It usually cools off in October, but it didn't. The cabbage plants have very big green leaves on them but they will not form heads. I cut the bottom leaves off of one of the plants but it didn't help. Can you help me?
- Answered by
Nikki on
November 14, 2011
Certified ExpertA.They need cool weather in order to form heads. You can help keep them "cool" by placing mulch around the base to regulate the soil temperature. This article will also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/cabbage-head-formation.htm
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EngineerBob on
December 27, 2011Q.What’s Eating My Cabbage Leaves?
I'm trying to grow winter vegetables, but something is eating holes in my cabbage leaves. Good strong, healthy plants except fot all the holes. Tried putting snail food around but no change.
- Answered by
Nikki on
December 28, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It could be slugs or cabbage worms. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/protecting-cabbages-from-slugs-how-to-keep-slugs-off-cabbage.htm
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Miss-F on
June 17, 2016A.My cabbages leaves were full of holes - like lace. I was convinced it was caterpillars or slugs. However, I've recently caught the culprits in broad daylight...Pigeons pecking at the leaves.
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December 28, 2011Q.Can You Eat Cabbage That Has Not Formed a Head?
Can you eat cabbage that has not formed a head?
- Answered by
Nikki on
December 29, 2011
Certified ExpertA.While less than palatable, it's still technically edible. If you're having difficulty with head formation, this article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cabbage/cabbage-head-formation.htm
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