All about cabbage 🥬 production

Good morning everyone.

On this day which is Monday, today I decided to enlighten you people on cabbage production which entails some methods needed for one to be able to go into that.
Cabbage farming can be done on a small scale, large scale, or in our backyard. Cabbage can be eaten raw or cooked. It’s a foreign vegetable that is commonly grown in ghana

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About land preparation
Land should be cleared and beds are raised using a hoe. cabbages require deep cultivation with plenty of organic manure worked into the soil.

Soil requirement
Cabbage grows well in a wide range of climatic and soil conditions. It needs soil with good drainage and high organic matter content.

Method of propagation
Seeds are sown on seed beds and transplanted or move to their permanent place.

Some cultural practices carried out
Wedding
Weeding should be done regularly.

Mulching
Soil is mulched to retain moisture, protect the tender roots and suppress weed growth.

Watering
Cabbage needs enough water and therefore watering should be done regularly.

Maturity
Cabbage matures in 6-12 weeks after sowing seed.

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Method of harvesting
Cabbage is harvested when ‘heads’ mature and ‘hearts’ are firm. It bloat and flower of kept too long.

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Storage
Cabbage is stored for only a few days in a cool condition. It deteriorates when it’s not taken care probably.

Importance of cabbage as a vegetable

It supplies most of the nutrients that are deficient in other food materials. Some minerals include calcium and iron.
They are generally needed to have balanced diets and overcome nutritional deficiencies.
It makes out our staple food more attractive or palatable and enhances their intake.

I encourage everyone to include cabbage in his/her diet because it has minerals that are rich in vitamins A, B &C which help lower susceptible infections.

THANKS FOR YOUR MAXIMUM COOPERATION