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Fresh cabbage can be harvested all year round in temperate climates.
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True
False
Why is variety selection important with cabbages?
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Because each variety has different times when they are at their best
Because the flavours are hugely different
Because each variety attracts different pests
How many cabbages per module work well for transplanting?
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One
Two
Three to four
You can pot on young cabbage plants if you’re not ready to plant out.
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True
False
Why must you have small plants in autumn for spring cabbage, but not too small? Choose two answers.
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If too small, their roots won’t establish before winter
If too big, they risk maturing before winter
If too big, they will suffer aphids
If too small the frost will kill them
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Is wider spacing necessary for larger heads?
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True
False
What must you watch out for when watering cabbages that are heading? Choose two answers.
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Overwatering can cause them to split
Overwatering can make them grow too large
Under-watering stops development of full heads
Under-watering can result in slug problems
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In damp climates, why do I recommend removing the decaying lower leaves?
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To focus growth on the head
To reduce slug habitat
To let sun warm the soil
How do you harvest the head?
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Use a sharp, strong knife across the stem
Pull up the whole plant
Twist it off
Which of the ‘usual’ brassica pests is less of a problem for cabbages?
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Flea beetles
Pigeons
Caterpillars
Why might your cabbages not be forming large and firm heads?
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Seed has been poorly maintained
Any of these
The variety matures quickly and makes small heads
Lack of soil fertility
Wrong variety for the time of year
How do I clear the bed after harvesting?
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Cut the stem at soil level with a knife
Twist out the stems, leaving roots in the soil
Pull everything out of the soil
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