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Why Cabbage Doesn't Form Heads: 4 Possible Reasons
20.05.2023 14:15
Many summer residents are happy to take on the task of growing cabbage.
However, despite all its unpretentiousness, this crop can prepare a very unpleasant “surprise” for the gardener.
We are talking about a situation when the heads of cabbage simply do not form.
In order not to be left without a harvest, you need to familiarize yourself with the common reasons for the lack of “effectiveness” of the plant being grown.
Low quality of seed material
If a gardener bought untested seeds or did not follow the rules for storing them, then there is no need to be surprised by the absence of heads of cabbage.
Heads of cabbage may not form due to poor quality seedlings.
Incorrect growing location
It is possible that the summer resident chose the wrong area for the cabbage.
If garden cabbage grows in the shade or partial shade, the yield is unlikely to be high.
Lack of protection from the wind can also be the reason why the heads of cabbage do not form.
Nutrient deficiencies
The soil in which cabbage grows must be fertile.
The content of microelements and compounds important for the plant must be sufficient. First of all, we are talking about nitrogen and potassium components.
If the gardener has realized that the problem is precisely a deficiency of nutrients, then the plant needs to be fed with chicken manure or unburned wood waste.
Lack of moisture
Cabbage needs to be watered at least once a week. Moreover, the watering should be quite abundant.
However, at the last stage of its development (about half a month before harvesting the heads), the plant no longer needs much water. The procedure can be abandoned altogether.
