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![Practicing IPM with cabbages](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/09-2018/3f254dc4-5bab47d4425cc51278ec19a9.jpg)
It requires a lot of observation and experience, but Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be practiced with cabbages.
Wednesday. September 26th, 2018![Space cabbages correctly](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/05-2019/2e429029-5cd2a4e3425cc56254d4ad9e.jpg)
Many factors play a role in the spacing of cabbage – the process is not quite as simple as you might imagine.
Wednesday. May 8th, 2019![Guide to Growing Cabbages](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/05-2019/1e0c1d77-5cf0f4b6425cc5f03c593235.jpg)
Cabbages can still be found growing wild in many Mediterranean regions as well as on the southern coastal areas of the British Isles. Intensive breeding
Friday. May 31st, 2019![Getting the land ready for cabbages](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/05-2019/c1938c8e-5ccac0af425cc5673ccba885.jpg)
The first consideration when preparing land for cabbage is to get the soil’s nutrient content right.
Thursday. May 2nd, 2019![Spacing cabbages for the correct size](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2018/45dee682-5b62c4ee425cc5150446b824.jpg)
I’m often asked what the correct spacing should be when planting cabbages, as though there was only one answer. There’s more to spacing than just setting out
Thursday. August 2nd, 2018![Cabbage basics: nitrogen & soil balance](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2018/1367f931-5b61761f425cc51d3e3438c9.jpg)
Many VEGETABLE FARMERS ask what fertiliser to use when planting cabbages. The question assumes each crop has a specific requirement, regardless of what’s alread
Wednesday. August 1st, 2018![Keeping cabbages clear of pests and diseases](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/07-2018/e54fbbbc-5b56eeac425cc5b8653aa647.jpg)
Cabbages are popular with South African consumers and can provide growers with sustainable short-term income. However, sound management is needed for keeping
Tuesday. July 24th, 2018![Mineral deficiencies in cabbages](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/10-2019/fd4c933e-5d9ed541425cc5433035e92b.jpg)
It is very important to recognise and correct mineral deficiencies as soon as the first signs appear. Any delay is likely to have a profound influence on yield.
Thursday. October 10th, 2019![Blackleg fungus in cabbages](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2018/7506d483-5b641c22425cc5ef097779c3.jpeg)
Blackleg is a fungal disease that affects cruciferous crops and can do a lot of damage. Look out for it and take precautions so you won’t get caught out.
Friday. August 3rd, 2018![Soil pH – the cure for clubroot in cabbages](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/08-2018/addb4cc3-5b6808b9425cc52754226ca9.jpg)
Clubroot really is a revolting disease -that’s literally the reaction of any farmer who pulls out a sickly-looking plant and sees what the root system
Monday. August 6th, 2018