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Cabbage Seeds – Planting, Care, Maintenance & Quality
How to Plant
- Soil Preparation: Use well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Maintain pH between 6.0 and 6.8.
- Sowing Time: Ideal during the cooler months – early spring or late summer.
- Sowing Depth: Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep in seed trays or nursery beds.
- Transplanting: When seedlings are 4-6 weeks old and have 4-5 leaves, transplant them 45-60 cm apart.
Care Instructions
- Sunlight: Cabbage needs full sunlight (6–8 hours daily).
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water early in the morning.
- Fertilization: Apply compost or well-rotted manure before transplanting. Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer 3-4 weeks after transplanting.
- Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and control weeds.
Maintenance Tips
- Weeding: Remove weeds regularly to prevent competition for nutrients.
- Pest Management: Watch for aphids, cabbage worms, and cutworms. Use organic insecticides if needed.
- Disease Prevention: Ensure good air circulation. Avoid overhead watering and rotate crops to prevent soil-borne diseases.
- Harvesting: Ready in 70-90 days. Harvest when heads are firm and dense.
Seed Quality
- High Germination Rate: Quality cabbage seeds germinate within 5–10 days under optimal conditions.
- Purity: Seeds are free from weed seeds and contaminants.
- Viability: Maintains germination potential for 1-2 years when stored in a cool, dry place.
- Disease Resistance: Choose certified seeds resistant to common cabbage diseases like black rot and clubroot.