Growing cabbage has its own characteristics that help to improve the harvest.
With the right approach, heads of cabbage are protected from diseases and pests, as this is the main risk factor for cabbage.
However, sometimes the techniques of experienced gardeners can surprise us.
For example, sometimes you can see how the lower leaves of cabbage are removed. Not everyone knows why this is done, notes the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
What is the meaning of this action?
Prevention of diseases and pest attacks
In order to protect the cabbage crop from possible attacks by pests or diseases, it is worth not only to engage in special spraying and other methods of protection. Removing the lower leaves in a complex also gives a good result.
Protection from rot
Since the lower leaves are more closely attached to the ground, there is a high risk of rot due to contact with wet soil. Afterwards, the entire head of cabbage may be affected.
Therefore, try to remove the lower leaves.
Cabbage quality
If you don't want the cabbage head to "fall apart", then the leaves should be removed thirty days before the planned harvest date.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
