Red cabbage plant hybrid - Brassica oleracea var.capitata
- Water needs: High demands
- Needs for light: Direct exposure to the sun
- Flower pot size:
- Plant height: 1 cm - 5 cm
- Durability over time: One year
Product description
Latin name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata
A few words: Cabbage belongs to the same family as cauliflower and broccoli, the leaves become very large and fleshy, in successive arrangement, one on top of the other, to form a kind of closed funnel. The growing leaves give the shape of a large or small head. The leaves of red cabbage are much harder than white cabbage and have a more spicy taste.
Light: Cabbage needs sunny planting locations to grow and give good production, as if we plant it in partial shade, its ripening is delayed.
Water: Cabbage is very demanding on water. The necessary watering should be frequent and abundant, until the autumn rains begin.
Temperature: Cabbage wants a cool climate and is considered resistant to low temperatures. Cabbage grows, ideally, at temperatures from 14-18 ° C.
Fertilization: Use Organic Fertilizer special for vegetables and green plants, ensures healthy growth and gives rich vegetation and bright deep green color to the leaves. Every 20-30 days.
Last tip-prompt: Deprivation of water, during the period of head formation, has a negative effect on its size and quality characteristics.
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