There are many subtleties and nuances in caring for various plants, which may seem strange at first glance.
For example, not everyone understands why many summer residents tear off the lowest leaves from cabbage.
Some people may find this procedure strange or even harmful, noted Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist and landscape designer.
For what reasons do experienced gardeners pick off cabbage leaves?
As it turned out, this procedure is very useful and necessary. First of all, do not forget that this is a worthy prevention of various diseases. In particular, it will help protect against mucous bacteriosis.
It is believed that tearing off the lower leaves will help keep the heads of cabbage intact until harvest. It is known that sometimes heads of cabbage can crack right in the garden bed.
If you remove the lower leaves, the watering process will become much easier, more efficient and safer.
This will also be one of the factors in reducing the number of slugs in the areas: without the lower leaves, it will be difficult for pests to climb onto the head of cabbage.
Earlier we talked about the reasons why cucumbers can taste bitter .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
