Vegetables are always present in the diet of any person. Cabbage and various related plants are not only eaten raw. A feature of this vegetable is the possibility of long storage. Then in the winter season, you can always put a salad of fresh cabbage on the table , because, for example, tomatoes or cucumbers in this period are grown on hydroponics with the addition of an incredible amount of chemicals. Those who have a garden or garden with a garden can grow this salad vegetable on their own and not buy it.
Caring for cabbage is simple. It is much more important to choose a place for its growth. The soil should be fertile, so in the fall it is better to fertilize it with cow manure or chicken droppings. At the same time, maximum illumination is necessary - cabbages of cabbage will not tie in the shade. The plant needs constant irrigation irrigation, especially during the setting of heads of cabbage. Therefore, when acquiring seeds, it is necessary to clarify whether it is early or late cabbage. The planting of seedlings in the soil, the frequency of irrigation, and the formation of fruits also depend on this. You can not plant this vegetable in the ground in which plants related to it grew before this - the crop leaves much to be desired.
Today, in addition to the varieties of cabbage and red cabbage traditional for the CIS countries, Brussels and Peking are constantly on sale. These varieties can also be perfectly grown in your garden.
Care for cabbage begins from the moment of seed germination. In the case of Brussels
sprouts, seedlings are planted from March to May in the greenhouse. She does not like land fertilized with fresh manure, so the soil must be prepared in the fall. By the way, the most frost-resistant is
Brussels sprouts. Planting and care last from early spring to late autumn, when the first frost sets in. In May and mid-June, seedlings are planted in open ground. During this period, according to many gardeners, caring for cabbage requires more time. After all, until it takes root, it is necessary to water it abundantly, spud it, feed it with fertilizers. By the way, it is important not to overdo it with them, otherwise you can subsequently get food poisoning.
Harvesting begins around October. The most valuable and useful are the fruits that are in the freeze. In this case, the protective functions of the plant are activated, many useful substances are released that contribute to improving well-being in diseases of the cardiovascular system and diabetes.
As for such a species as Beijing cabbage, growing and caring for it is not much more difficult than for Brussels sprouts. It needs to be sown in the middle of summer - it is characterized by rapid heading and shooting. It can also be leafy or half-rolled varieties. To obtain an earlier harvest, seedlings must be pre-grown. After the formation of 4-5 adult leaves, the plant is planted in open ground. The care for Peking cabbage during the formation of a head of cabbage is the same as for any other variety: during the growing season - pest control, loosening of beds, watering and top dressing. It is best to use it for salads or add to borsch. Peking cabbage is well stored in the cellars.