Cabbage (Short Maturity) Growing Guide Brassica oleracea Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Rich, deep soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost dug in. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant Yes. Feeding Not required if good soil. Spacing Single Plants: 50cm (1' 7") each way (minimum) Rows: 45cm (1' 5") with 55cm (1' 9") row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow spring to autumn in most areas. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Notes Use fine mesh or exclusion netting over the warmer months to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves - caterpillars can destroy these plants. Short maturity cabbages are the most suitable types for sowing during the warmer months. Harvesting Harvest when heads have reached a decent size and are firm. Troubleshooting Heavy summer rains following dry weather can cause heads to split. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Cabbage (Short Maturity) Aphid, Cabbage Aphids (General) Cabbage Moth Cabbage Root Fly Cabbage White Butterfly Cutworm Diamondback Moth Flea Beetle Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Cabbage (Short Maturity) Brassica Alternaria Leaf Spot Brassica Black Rot Brassica Club Root Brassica Downy Mildew Cabbage Soft Rot
