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09 Mar 19, Ken (Australia - temperate climate)

I have beds made from very large plastic drums which I have made waist high frames to keep them in (sturdy). My question is, "how deep does the root system of Red Cabbages go"? I am on the south coast of NSW and most shops do not have red cabbage. I make a lot of stir frys and coleslaw. Thanks

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10 Mar 19, Mike Logan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

About 30cm would be enough - but I would make them 50cm deep of soil. I take it you may have used the top/bottom of a 200 liter drum. Or you could cut them long ways - more area of garden.

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25 Jan 19, Micahael (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Good day. I have planted cabbage last year in January 2018. Instead of the veg growing into a big bulb (ball like shape) on the ground, it grew upright on a stock. Looking on pictures i can see that it is supposed to grow like a big ball on the ground and not vertically up. What is the reason for that or did does it has to do with the type of seed i bought from the store, as there a different name on the seed packages. Thanks

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30 Apr 19, Eric Jones (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

You've probably got them in loose soil. The plants need firm soil. After planting the seedlings, firm the soil around them with your feet.

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15 Dec 18, Doreen (Australia - temperate climate)

Is there anywhere in Australia where I can buy spring cabbage or the seeds

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17 Dec 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Never heard of them - looks like a sugar loaf cabbage. Look up some seed selling companies.

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27 Nov 18, Biki Baraedi (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Best summer rain cabbage variety that I can grow in Botswana

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31 Oct 18, Siyabulela Phanle (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

Good morning I would like to be advised my aim is to plant cabbages Potatoes and Spinach but I'm am not quiet sure about the suitable time for them or good season to plant them please help. regards Phandle

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31 Oct 18, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Use the Vegetables and Herbs tab to find the vegetables, then set your zone at the top of the page - e.g (South Africa- Dry summer sub-tropical climate) . The months for planting are shown in the little coloured boxes at the top. e.g. P for plant or sow seed

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25 Oct 18, Jen (Australia - tropical climate)

Hi, Steve, I have cabbages and caulis together. Thanks for saying that they are not compatible. I need to separate them then.

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