Cabbages are not difficult to grow and provide a nutritious ingredient for many dishes. As cabbage seeds tend to not last we suggest growing from seedlinds, if you do grow from seeds try to sow around 2cm deep for good germination.
Cabbages :: Green and red cabbage, Savoy cabbage, Chinese cabbage.
Growing Cabbages
Cabbages grow during the winter and are rich in vitamins C,A and B. They are also a great source of fibre. Green Cabbage is the most important ingredient of coleslaw. Savoy Cabbage is the cabbage used in Italian cooking, more tender and sweeter than the green cabbage. Red Cabbage is good for stir fry, or salad. Chinese Cabbage or Napa Cabbage is used in soups, stir fry and eaten raw in salads.
Cabbages prefer a cool climate, plant cabbages in spring for summer / autumn harvesting and autumn for a winter / spring
harvesting. Cabbages need to be rotated, plant in different beds each year. Cabbages can be grown from seeds or seedlings. Like most vegetable a humus rich well drained soil is best. Keep moist. Chinese Cabbages includes Wong Bok and Michihili.
Garden Plants for : Sydney (New South Wales - NSW), Brisbane (Queensland - QLD), Melbourne Victoria VIC), Adelaide (South Australia - SA), Perth (Western Australia - WA), Hobart (Tasmania - TAS), Darwin (Northern Territory - NT) and Canberra (ACT)
