Cabbage Express - Brassica oleracea capitata
Cabbage Express - Brassica oleracea capitata
Brassica oleracea var. capitata Express
Cabbage
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Description
The Express Cabbage is a very early variety that quickly produces small conical heads (average weight of 750 g). This cabbage is composed of tender leaves of excellent quality. It should be sown from February to March under glass and from March to May in open ground for harvesting from August to October. Sowing is also possible from mid-August to mid-September for an early harvest the following spring.
The White Cabbage is a very popular leafy vegetable, it is a must-have in the vegetable garden and if we love it so much, it may be as much for its flavour as for the generous size of the heads it forms.
Called White Cabbage (in Latin Brassica oleracea capitata, capitata meaning 'head'), this beautiful vegetable plant belongs to the large family of Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae). Originally from Europe, it is a biennial plant cultivated as an annual that produces a more or less compact head, which can be round, slightly flattened or clearly conical in pointed varieties. The leaves of this cabbage are smooth and their colour varies depending on the varieties: from very light green, almost white to dark green sometimes slightly bluish, to red tinged with violet to almost black.
The Cabbage, although emblematic of winter, can be sown and harvested almost all year round. Varieties are generally grouped into three main categories: Spring Cabbages, which are harvested from late April to June, Summer and Autumn Cabbages for the period from July, and Winter Cabbages which, along with leeks and parsnips, allow us to wait until the first spring harvests.
The White Cabbage can be eaten raw or cooked, it can be prepared grated in salads, braised to accompany meat and fish dishes, stuffed, or even in soups and sauerkraut. There is no shortage of recipes, both in traditional and modern cuisine.
From a dietary point of view, it is remarkable: its energy value is low, but it is very rich in vitamins C, B6 and B9, and it also contains a lot of fibre and minerals such as calcium.
In the vegetable garden, it is an easy vegetable to grow as long as you meet its requirements: deep soil, excellent manure, and regular moisture. It thrives in the sun and generally does well in cool, rainy climates.
Harvest: it can be harvested when the cabbage forms a nice head and before the leaves start to turn yellow. It is harvested with a knife, simply by cutting just below the head.
Storage: the Savoy Cabbage can be kept in the refrigerator for several days. It can also be frozen very well after being blanched in salted boiling water. Winter varieties can also be left in the ground. Finally, the preparation of sauerkraut (lacto-fermentation) allows for the delicious preservation of white-headed autumn varieties.
The gardener's tip: Don't forget the flowers! Even though the vegetable garden is primarily intended for producing quality vegetables, it is always interesting to plant flowers. First and foremost, for the aesthetic pleasure they provide, but also to repel pests and attract valuable pollinators. So, don't hesitate to plant Gaillardia, Marigolds, Zinnias, Cosmos, Nasturtiums, or even beautiful aromatic herbs like Dill in the middle of the rows or at the edge of the bed. However, be careful with some plants, even though they are useful, like Borage, which tends to self-seed abundantly in cultivated areas.
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Botanical data
Brassica
oleracea var. capitata
Express
Brassicaceae
Cabbage
Cultivar or hybrid
Annual
Planting and care
Sowing:
The germination temperature of the Cabbage Express is around 15°C (59°F), minimum 10°C (50°F), maximum 30°C (86°F), and takes 5 to 14 days.
Sowing period: from February to March under glass and from March to May in open ground
Harvest period: from August to October
Sowing is also possible from mid-August to mid-September for an early harvest in the following spring.
You can sow directly in place or prepare young plants that will then be planted in the garden in their final position.
Preparation of young plants: In a greenhouse from late autumn to late winter or in a nursery in the garden for the rest of the year (according to the recommended sowing period), sow the seeds at a depth of 1 to 2 cm (0.5 to 1in) in a good seed compost or fine soil. Cover lightly with compost and remember to keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged.
When the young plants appear strong enough to be handled, transplant them into pots if necessary before transplanting them to the garden, when there is no longer any risk of frost. During planting, respect the recommended spacing for direct sowing.
Direct sowing: In properly amended and finely worked soil, make furrows about 1-2 cm deep, spaced 40 cm (16 inches) apart. Sow the seeds and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil. When the seedlings are well developed, thin them out, leaving one plant every 50 cm (20 inches) or so.
Cultivation:
The Cabbage should be cultivated in full sun. It is a demanding vegetable that requires well-rotted, nitrogen-rich and potassium-rich soil. It is advisable to make a generous compost addition (about 3/4 kg per m2) in autumn, by scratching the soil to a depth of 5 cm (2in), after having loosened the soil as for any vegetable crop. It is not very tolerant of soil pH, which should be between 5.6 and 6.5. In acidic soil, it will be necessary to gradually raise the pH by adding calcium in the form of Lime.
It is beneficial to associate it with many vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce, etc. But avoid growing it near other Brassicas as well as zucchini, fennel, lamb's lettuce, leeks, and strawberries.
Beware of pests such as Cabbage White Butterfly or Flea Beetles and consider installing insect netting. Cabbage is generally quite susceptible to diseases such as Clubroot, so it is important to rotate crops in the plots.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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