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03 Sep 12, Eugene Plachta (Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer climate)

What variety would you recommend for this (Okanagan) region as I have tried a couple types and am not having a good turnout. First problem was splitting heads, then in the next year the plants were turning yellow and basically died. The soil is reasonably rich and I had planted in the same place where I grew the previous variety which were healthy but had split almost every head. And of course I do have the bug problem too.

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29 Aug 12, marie (Australia - temperate climate)

My cabbage has been going for about 12-13 weeks now. It has large outer leaves but the cabbage head has not started to form yet. Any suggestions as to why?

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08 Aug 12, Solly (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Can I plant cabbages throughout the year in the south of Johannesburg, almost near the vaal triangle & what are the proceedures & requirements? Gauteng, South Africa

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14 Apr 12, Faye (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

What is the most likely cause of holes (something eating) in my cabbage leaves in early stage (nursery seedlings in ground 4wks now) of growth and what is the most 'natural' way of fixing problem? I am new to veggie gardening in northern tasmania - we are about 400m high and reasonably cool climate since planted (some very cold days). In a raised bed with well prepared soil - planted next to beet and baby round carrots.

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25 Mar 12, Paul Gilbert (United Kingdom - warm/temperate climate)

Seedlings of early cultivars should be thinned to15 to 18 inches apart and late cultivars to 2 feet apart, once they form two true leaves. To avoid damaging the roots of remaining plants, snip extra plants off instead of pulling them out of the ground. Apply an organic fertilizer when plants are half grown

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12 Mar 12, Chris (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, I also have had my cabbage leaves eaten by the hungry little blighters. I have cut the really damaged leaves off to assist with healthier growth to the ones remaining. Is that the right thing to do though?

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24 Mar 12, pierrot (Australia - temperate climate)

If you like to stay organic, spread some chili oil ( or tabasco ) mixed with water regularly

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26 Mar 12, Elina (United Kingdom - warm/temperate climate)

Hello, thank you for your advice. Do you spread the tabasco mixture around the plants or on the plants themselves? Many thanks in advance!

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27 Nov 11, Rex (New Zealand - temperate climate)

I wonder if you can tell me if cabbages can resow themselves ? I have cabbages growing along my fence a long way away from my garden so don't know how they come to be there

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11 Nov 11, Barrie (Australia - temperate climate)

Why have my cabbages gone to seed before they were formed properly. Planted seedlings early October

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