Should You Pluck Cabbage Leaves for Better Growth: All the Pros and Cons
Cabbage is a popular vegetable in gardens.
But at the same time, summer residents often argue about how to properly grow this crop.
For example, some people are sure that to get better fruits it is better to periodically pick off the leaves. But is it really necessary to do this?
Experienced specialists note that if there is no rot or disease on the leaves and they are not damaged by diseases, then this should not be done.
The thing is that if you remove these healthy leaves, you can reduce the level of photosynthesis, the plant will lose more moisture, and nutrition will be distributed incorrectly. In addition, problems with thermoregulation will begin if you deprive the cabbage of leaves.
When to pick leaves
As mentioned above, this can be done if the leaves are already damaged, dried out, or starting to dry out.
If the summer is cold and rainy, the open leaves may begin to rot.
Excess leaves can be removed in the fall, when the heads of cabbage are almost formed.
