There are a few plants that are the champions of cool-weather growing and cabbage is one of them.
It comes in so many colors, shapes, and sizes, with types suited for growing throughout the year. And how far the recipes have come, from the corned beef and cabbage of my youth that was boiled to mush!
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I had blackened cabbage drenched in anchovy butter the other day and I think I died and was transported to a better place…
Even if it was high maintenance, I’d be growing cabbage every year just because it’s so delicious and versatile from a culinary standpoint.
Fortunately for me, there isn’t really a ton you need to do to cultivate your own beyond watching for signs of pests and diseases.
Having said that, there are times when you might want to step in and give them some extra love.
Most of the time, you don’t necessarily have to prune cabbage leaves. It’s one of those garden tasks that is optional – unless there’s a pest or disease situation that needs to be addressed.
If it comes time to do a little tidying up, there are a few things you should know about the process. Here’s what we’re going to talk about, coming right up:
If you opt not to prune your cabbage, your crop will probably still be just fine and you’ll be harvesting big old heads in no time flat.
But if you put in the extra effort, you could have bigger harvests or healthier plants than ever before. Here’s everything you need to know:
Why You Should Prune CabbageThere are three main reasons to prune cabbage. The first is to remove damaged, diseased, or dead leaves that are just a drain on the poor plant.
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