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... Genus and Species: Brassica oleracea Climate Cabbage is often referred to as a cole crop. Cabbage will tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions but thrives in ...

story - Gregg Banse - Jul 7 2006 - 4:42pm

Cabbage is one of the oldest vegetables in Europe. The ancient Greeks adored the smell of cooked cabbage. Romans thought that it was good for you (which it is) but they also ... would stave off drunkenness (which it doesn't). Cabbage cultivars can be found that produce red, purple as well as green heads. ...

story - Gregg Banse - Sep 2 2005 - 11:10am

Nutritional Notes: Cabbage may reduce the risk of some forms of cancer including colorectal cancers. Cabbage is also high in beta-carotene, vitamin C and fiber. Preparation Notes: One medium head (2-1/2 pounds) of green cabbage yields 9 cups shredded raw and 7 cups cooked. The top portion of the ...

story - Julie Sochacki - Nov 6 2005 - 9:32am

Introduction The cabbage maggot is a very destructive insect, attacking cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, radishes, rutabagas, turnips, ... Cool weather is necessary for the cabbage maggot’s emergence, which takes place over a 2 to 3 week period. ...

story - University of Maine - Dec 3 2005 - 9:35am

... a hot chocolate?” I say no, how about an ice tea? Cabbage , Brussels sprouts , cauliflower and broccoli , all known ... are staples in our garden. Each of these types of cabbage was developed over centuries by the simple act of choosing one plant ...

story - Keith Bellinger - Aug 20 2006 - 3:20pm

... Imported cabbageworm prefer to feed on cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips, radishes, kale, ... holes in the leaves and usually eat their way into cabbage heads from the bottom. In addition to the feeding damage, the ... keep damage down. Early Globe, Red Acre, and Round Dutch cabbage have shown some resistance to cabbageworm. B.t. ( ...

story - University of Maine - Dec 3 2005 - 9:24am

... sprouts are ready as early as 80 days to maturity. Cabbage Late Flat Dutch cabbage has it all. It grows to up to 15 pounds, tastes great and stores ...

story - Robin Follette - Oct 27 2006 - 3:39pm

... six pieces together. Mid sized items such as melons and cabbage should be displayed with at least three pieces. The least popular ...

story - Robin Follette - Oct 27 2006 - 1:31pm

... Beans Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Seeds Carrots Cauliflower Seeds String (French) ...

page - Gregg Banse - Mar 21 2006 - 8:10pm

... Some crops seem to do well following a particular crop - cabbage family crops (Brassicaceae previously known as Cruciferae) following ... Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Kale Radish ...

story - Dr. Leonard Perry - Nov 8 2006 - 8:18pm

... feed on seed and seedlings of corn, beans, peas, potatoes, cabbage, melons and other crops. Cabbage maggots are also the larvae of small flies. They feed on the surface of ...

story - University of Maine - Dec 4 2005 - 1:52pm

... Summer Use I use floating row cover to control cabbage worms (broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage), carrot weevils, Colorado potato beetles, cucumber beetles, flea ...

story - Robin Follette - Nov 8 2006 - 7:32pm

... These floating row covers can protect crops such as cabbage and broccoli from loopers and cabbage worms by excluding the egg-laying moths. Eggplant, radishes, and other ...

story - Gregg Banse - Nov 8 2006 - 7:28pm

... Some crops seem to do well following a particular crop - cabbage family crops (Brassicaceae previously known as Cruciferae) following ... Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Kale Radish ...

story - Gregg Banse - Oct 24 2006 - 4:18pm

... Amaranth Beet greens Swiss chard Chicory Chinese cabbage (take the outer leaves) Corn salad (mache) Endive Kale Leaf ... to make the plant worthy of its space in the garden. Cabbage and cauliflower do much better in cool weather than warm. I check for ...

story - Robin Follette - Nov 8 2006 - 8:12pm