About Cabbage
Cabbage, comprising several cultivars of Brassica oleracea, is a leafy green, red (purple), or white biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. It is descended from the wild cabbage, and belongs to the "cole crops" or brassicas, meaning it is closely related to broccoli and cauliflower ; Brussels sprouts ; and Savoy cabbage. Cabbage, comprising several cultivars of Brassica oleracea, is a leafy green, red (purple), or white (pale green) biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. It is descended from the wild cabbage (B. oleracea var. oleracea), and belongs to the "cole crops" or brassicas, meaning it is closely related to broccoli and cauliflower (var. botrytis); Brussels sprouts (var. gemmifera); and Savoy cabbage (var. sabauda). A cabbage generally weighs between 500 and 1,000 gra...
How to Grow Cabbage
Watering
Cabbage requires Average watering. Adjust based on climate and soil moisture.
Sunlight
This plant thrives in Full Sun, Part Shade.
Companion Plants
Grows well with: bean, celery, onion, dill.
Plants to Avoid
Avoid planting near: strawberry, tomato.
Physical Characteristics
Mature Height
40 cm
Maximum height at maturity
Mature Spread
45 cm
Width at maturity
