Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba

White cabbage

Common names: White cabbage, Cabbage

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Description

White cabbage is one of the most shelf‑stable cabbage varieties and the basis for sauerkraut. The choice of variety determines the harvest and storage time.

Care instructions

Plant in a sunny, nutrient‑rich location. Plant deeply and mound the soil around the base. Water evenly. If heads split, it is usually due to too much water at once.

Companion planting

Good neighbours

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Rather not

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Diseases & pests

2 relevant

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PesthighApr–Sep

Delia radicum

PesthighMay–Sep

Pieris brassicae

Varieties

5 varieties

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