Cabbage seeds

Common name: Cabbage Scientific name: Brassica oleracea var. capitata Also called: Kleeja Description of the cabbage plant: Cabbage is a leafy vegetable from the cruciferous family, and it is a winter crop. Uses and benefits: It is often used with cabbage and other popular dishes. It has many health benefits. Original habitat: It grows in the Maghreb, southern Asia, and southern Europe. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: Cabbage grows in cold, humid weather, and the optimal temperature for seed germination is 29°C, but the suitable range for germination is from 7-35°C. Seeds can germinate at lower temperatures, even down to 4°C, but germination will be slow. Well-rooted seedlings can tolerate temperatures from -6 to -8°C for a short period. Method of cultivation: Prepare the soil by digging and turning it over appropriately. Dig a trench in the tilled soil at a depth of about 5cm and water it with enough water. Plant the cabbage seedlings in the trench, spacing them about 30cm apart. Cover the spaces between the seedlings with soil, then water the soil again. Harvest the cabbage as soon as the heads are fully visible and appear complete; they are ready for harvest. To achieve the highest possible yield, it is preferable to cut the cabbage head immediately when it appears and before it splits.