Are you tired of following a million steps in cabbage cultivation? Don’t worry, We have curated the 15 most important steps needed to follow for getting higher cabbage production. 

A brief guide to the 15 important steps to boost cabbage production which covers all necessary aspects of cabbage farming.

Table of Contents

Introduction to cabbage cultivation

1. Climate and soil for high-yield
2. Selection of site and land preparation
3. Selection of premium variety cabbage
4. Suitable season for plantation
5. Increase Cabbage left growth
6. Plantation tips
7. Fertilization
8. NPK Fertilization
9. Reason behind small or no head
10. Reason behind holes in leaf and wilting in Cabbage
11. Spacing between plants
12. Irrigation technique
13. Pests and diseases in cabbage plant
14. Harvesting for cabbage plant growth

FAQs

1. What type of manure is suitable for cabbage plants?
2. Name the high-yield variety of cabbage plants.

Introduction to cabbage cultivation

Cabbage is an annual crop and is cultivated globally in different regions. Cabbage’s various colors include green, red, purple, and white. The white and red color has low availability, but green and purple are found almost across the globe. 

The cabbage plant is an annual leafy plant that varies due to size, quality, growing & maturity phase, and transplant season. After potatoes, Cabbage is the second largest green vegetable crop and the most popular daily.

Quality, taste, and shelf life can be boosted by following a proven roadmap of 15 steps. Without further ado, let’s jump into the article.

1. Climate and soil requirement

Sandy, medium-textured and heavy soil that is moist and eliminates water logging is ideal for cabbage plants. Fertilizers, organic matter, compost, and manure rich in nutrients are required to grow high-yield cabbage. The early phase plant prefers light soil with moisture, and the last stage prefers heavy soil.

Fertilizer, soil, and climatic conditions play a significant role in the cabbage’s quality production and maximum growth. The farmer must test the soil’s pH level as it directly affects its nutrients, growth rate, and microorganism activity. 

2. Selection of site and land preparation

Choose a farm with no history of growing Cole crops such as Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. It will prevent the disease from attacking the cabbage plant early on. Treat the soil with aged compost, manure, and organic matter, nutrients to the crop at the initial stage. 

3. Selection of premium varieties 

Savoy, red and green is the three wide varieties of cabbage plants. Savoy cabbage plant is yellow-green with high yield; the green cabbage plant is a combination of light-dark green, and the red cabbage is crimson-purple in color with smooth texture.

4. Suitable seasons for plantation

Climatic conditions, method of farming, variety of cabbage plants, and area of farming decide the suitable season for cabbage cultivation. Like, in the plains, July-November is convenient, and April-August is ideal for hilly regions.

5. Increase Cabbage growth 

Before planting, treatment includes mixing the farm soil/bed with aged manure and organic compost for 5-7 cm and turning it to 30cm. The pH level should lie between 6.5-6.8 cm and be adjustable to 7cm by adding extra lime to prevent diseases.

Mix nitrogen in areas with sandy soil and fill the earth with cottonseed or nitrogen-rich meal to hike the growth and increase the leaf in the cabbage plant.

6. Plantation tips

Grow the cabbage plant in well-drained soil under the sun in cold weather to get total growth of the crop. Rich nutrients from aged compost build the capability of fighting disease and pests while growing.

7. Fertilization 

Cabbage requires a lot of nutrients from sowing to the development phase into a giant head cabbage plant. Apply a basal dose of fertilizers according to recommendations and the soil test report. Avoid spray fertilizers as they can damage the leaf quality and manual application of fertilizer is preferred for cabbage. 

Regularly irrigate the field in order to maintain the soil moisture and nutrients that reach the cabbage plant. Avoid fertilizer while developing the head as it could lead to rapid growth and cracked heads. Know the nutrition profile of soil and then decide the proportion of the earth.

8. NPK Fertilization

Nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus are great agents for soil nutrients and the development of the cabbage plant. During soil preparation, mix 12 tonnes of compost or FYM per acre plus NPK in 36:36:36 kg/acre. Apply the half amount of nitrogen 30-45 days after planting.

Calcium helps in absorbing ground water and boosts leaf growth. A deficiency of any nutrients can turn the leaves bitter, hard and pale. Spread urea solution and liquid fertilizer to increase production.

9. Reason behind small or no head in cabbage

There are four major reasons for small heads, loose leaves, discolored leaves, and puffy heads which are:

• – High temperature
• – Over or less fertilization
• – Insufficient irrigation
• – Excess or less nitrogen

Always consider testing soil, climate, and crop variety before the application of fertilizer, water, compost, nitrogen, and other fertilizers. Either extra or less quantity can become a hindrance in the development of cabbage plants. 

10. Reason behind holes in leaf and wilting in Cabbage

Cabbage looper, yellow striped caterpillars, and adult brown nocturnal eating the leaves and making holes. Remove these insects from the hand by spraying chemicals.

11. Spacing between plants

Planting in the 5-4 levels, depth of 1/4 – 1/2 inches, and root depth of 2-5 feet boosts the profitability of the cabbage crop. Height of 12-15 and width of 24-20 inches plus a seed rate of 300-500 gm per acre is necessary.

12. Irrigation technique

The best irrigation prefers 3-12 days while keeping an eye on the climate, soil, and cabbage plant growth. Sprinkle and furrow methods to conserve and spread the right amount of water to crops.

Assess the groundwater level and water in 10-15 days and avoid flooding while developing the head. A thin layer of mulch helps in keeping the soil moist.

13. Pests and diseases in cabbage plant

Pests and diseases cause damage to the leaves and roots of cabbage plants. Here are the control methods:

• Avoid too much fertilizer
• Cover the cabbage plant when necessary
• Patiently select premium quality seed
• The farmer must use hybrid and variety resistance in cabbage farming.

14. Harvesting for cabbage plant growth

They are ready to harvest when curds appear soft and firm. Asian and Napa cabbage varieties are ready to harvest when leaves turn 12 inches long and 4-10 inches strong base head. Cabbage cultivation during winter crops is easy for transport and storage. Remove the damaged leaves and harvest the fresh cabbage plant.

FAQs

Q1. What type of manure is suitable for cabbage plants?

– The aged or old manure is best for the cabbage plant before sowing. Never treat your soil with fresh manure as it can cause human pathogen transmission to the crop. It can pop as a hindrance in the way of high yield.

Q2. Name the high-yield variety of cabbage plants.

– Pride of India, which is a medium size fruit with high-yield production.

– Baraka F1 is the heaviest cabbage plant weighing 4-6 kg with a green-blue color combination.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.

Do you want to earn bulk profits from cauliflower farming? Ditch the complex ways of cauliflower cultivation and follow the 16 easy steps for adequate growth and profitable yield of cauliflower.

A step-by-step guide to implementing the organic growth of cauliflower varieties, including preparation, selection, tips, and technique to achieve high yield.

Table of Contents

15 Steps to Boost Cauliflower Production.

Introduction to Cauliflower Cultivation

Light and soil requirements for cauliflower growth

Pick the seed patiently

Choose a suitable place for growth.

Correct planting process of cauliflower

How to grow a massive head of cauliflower

Requirement of water

Expand the size

Adequate spacing

Removal of bolt

Fertilization

Reasons for small head

Management of weed

Reasons for spreading heads

Preventions

Harvesting

FAQs

1. Name three cauliflower varieties?
2. Which seeds are best to grow cauliflower varieties?
3. How to do after-care for soil?

Introduction to Cauliflower Cultivation

Cauliflower is a nutrition-packed vegetable that grows in several parts of the world in the winter season. The Cole family consists of cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale, Brussels sprouts, Collards, and Kohlrabi. The scientific name of cauliflower is Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis. The vegetable is even available in summers because of technologically supported storage.

Cauliflower dominate many Indian household meals and offer a vibrant taste to the food. The attractive color also attracts and activates appetite, boosts the metabolism, and motivates healthy functioning of the body.

Cauliflower cultivation is developing roots due to health advantages. Like broccoli is a favorite meal option of fitness or gym freaks. How often do you eat the cauliflower? 

Well, here are well-tested, proven 16 ways to increase the growth of cauliflower cultivation.

• Light and soil requirements for cauliflower growth

Sandy and loamy soil is the top preference for growing cauliflower varieties. The soil must be well-drained, moist, and rich with organic nutrients. The cauliflower extracts moist very fast from the soil to avoid buttoning in the crop. The soil’s pH level must lie between 6.5-6.8, which makes the soil acidic and indirectly protects from root diseases. 

Due to improper light reach to cauliflower heads, they turn pale or yellow, which customers do not prefer. Sunlight plays a vital role in producing white head cauliflower varieties. Very often, farmers cover the head of the flower to keep them bright white 

• Pick the seed patiently

Most farmers make the same mistake of not reading information available on seed packets. It results in the crop being unsuitable for the USDA Hardiness Zone. 

The maturity and growth must match the present climate as cauliflower cultivation requires 15-21 degrees temperature to harvest on time. Either sow in autumn or spring; choose seeds with a minimum maturity period with temperature acceptance or tolerance.

• Choose a suitable place for growth

Search for a solar farm with partly shades to grow cauliflower varieties to gain all the energy from the sun. Sun’s energy will activate the growth even faster and turn into a big white head cauliflower.

The right time and care can boost cauliflower plant’s growth in mixed soil without any geographical boundaries.

• Correct planting process of cauliflower

Prepare the land before the plantation to provide adequate growing space and air circulation. Make 30 inch gaps between rows and 18-24 between each plant. Plant the crop deep down to avoid the overweight issue during the growing phase.

The plant of cauliflower varieties requires adequate moisture and can’t stand in dry soil at high temperatures. If you want to harvest in fall, plant 8-12 weeks before the autumn’s first frost with a temperature around 23 degrees.

If the temperature falls and becomes extra cold for the crop, consider covering with old milk jugs. Covering will prevent button development.

• How to grow a massive head of cauliflower

To grow the big head of cauliflower, opt for organic or hybrid seeds at the right temperature. It takes 50-55 days to produce the cauliflower with big heads and loads of nutrients.

• Requirement of water

As the cauliflower varieties extract moisture from the soil, irrigation is most important but make sure to assess the soil and climate before watering. Water supply of 1 inch once a week is recommended, such that it should soak in 6-8 inches of soil. The most amount of water is needed till the germination of seeds and formation of the flower. In summer, watering once a day becomes necessary but continuously check the soil needs and climatic conditions.  

• Expand the size

Maintain the moisture in the soil; keep checking the temperature to maintain the right ecosystem for cauliflower varieties. Try to cut down the hindrance in the way of fuller crop growth. Some conditions are humidity, cold or extremely hot weather, and pests. Weeding should be done whenever needed or whenever the weed growth is observed.

• Adequate spacing

Make rows for plantations of different cauliflower varieties to avoid confusion. Make rows with a 30-35 inches gap and a 21-25 inches gap between each plant. This practice will promote air circulation and prevent over-shadowing.

• Removal of bolt

pluck the bolts developed in the cauliflower due to extreme hot or cold temperatures.

• Fertilization

Fertilizers are proven heroes for boosting nutrients and moisture in the soil and high-yield crops. The cauliflower crop needs NPK(48:24:24 Kg/acre.) full doses of P and K as basal, half dose N at 15 days after transplanting and the remaining N after 45-55 days.

• Reasons for small head

There are plenty of reasons for small head cauliflower, such as soil deficiency, seedling stress, overcrowding, climate fluctuation, inadequate drainage, less moisture, insects, and diseases.

• Management of weed

Weed control once a week is essential. It directly protects the soil. Choose the organic options for weeding as they become a hindrance to yield.

• Reasons for spreading heads

The reasons behind spreading heads of cauliflower varieties can be random climate fluctuation, ruined head of crop, drought, insufficient irrigation, and less nutrition through the soil.

Decrease irrigation at the maturity phase, let the flower breathe, avoid excess NPK and partly cover the farm to prevent excess rainfall water.

1. Care tips for yield 
2. Keep an eye on beetles, worms, and other pests to save both the cauliflower heads and roots.
3. Provide enough space and avoid overshadowing to promote individual growth.
4. Maintain moisture in the soil, control the fertilizer portions, formulate the uncertainties, and prepare for it.

• Preventions

Follow a few practices that directly or indirectly incorporate health into the crop. Such activities are container plantation, resistance cauliflower varieties, crop rotation, and avoiding excess nitrogen.

• Harvesting

Once the crop reaches the growth phase, the heads grow quickly. It takes 50-70 days to ripen cauliflower varieties fully. After the leaves start turning pale, in 7-10 days it is ready to harvest.

Cut the cauliflower from the main stem with few leaves attached to it, to protect the head. Make sure to export them as soon as possible as they lose quality fast.

FAQs

Q1. Name three cauliflower varieties?

– Here are the three wide cauliflower varieties:

• First season crops include early synthetic, Pusa Katki, Early kunwar, Pant gobhi 2, and 3.
• Major season crops include Punjabi Giant 35, Pant synthetic, Punjabi Giant 26, and Pant shubhra.
• Last season crops such as Dania Kalimpong, Snowball 16, and Pusa snowball 1 and 2.

Q2. Which seeds are best to grow cauliflower varieties?

– These are the five cauliflower varieties with short maturity phases and high-temperature tolerance.

• Snow king
• Snow crow.
• Snowball 123
• Imperial -10
• Self-Blanche

Q3. How to do after-care for soil?

– The cauliflower varieties draw plenty of moisture from the soil and leave it dry. Prepare a consistent routine to keep the soil moist and fertile for the next crop session. Spread organic fertilizers, compost, manure, vermin-waste, liquid fertilizers, and proper irrigation.

Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.