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Posted 01/17/2023 in Annual

Brassica oleracea

Commonly called a cabbage, Brassica oleracea is grown for its edible leaves that are used in salads and coleslaw. The biennial plant can be grown in the spring or fall and has numerous cultivars featuring red or wrinkled leaves.

Post Details

Latin Name
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Cabbage
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1-2 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Potential Pests
Cabbageworms, cabbage loopers

Plant Story

Commonly called a cabbage, Brassica oleracea is grown for its edible leaves that are used in salads and coleslaw. The biennial plant can be grown in the spring or fall and has numerous cultivars featuring red or wrinkled leaves.

Special Care Instructions

Rotate crops each year. Sow plants 6-8 weeks before last frost.

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