Cabbage is so much more than a familiar, pale green ball that is shredded to make sauerkraut. Every variety leafs out from a central core and folds its leaves around each other to form a rosette or ...

Typically, cabbage is ready to harvest 70 to 100 days after planting —though this timeframe depends on the variety. "It's ready when the head feels dense and firm to the touch and has filled out fully ...

Plant cabbage six to eight weeks before your first frost to give it time to mature in cooler temps for sweeter heads. Keep soil moist, fertilize biweekly, and watch for pests like aphids or worms to ...

Cabbage is a multi-purpose veggie that certainly deserves a place in your garden. How and when you should harvest may depend ...

Growing in containers is a fantastic way to enjoy homegrown vegetables in smaller urban gardens. Cabbages are a staple crop in many vegetable gardens and a versatile one that can be grown successfully ...

Cleanse the toxins from your body with the help of fresh vegetables. Cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts are a few of nature’s detoxifiers. You can add variety to your garden and diet by including ...

Question: What is “early” vs. “late” cabbage? I see this mentioned in catalogs but don’t really get what it means. Answer: When cabbages are classified as “early,” “mid-season” or “late,” these terms ...

A question for Dan Gill: Many of the cabbage transplants I purchase have a long stem between the soil and the main leaves. Would it be OK to bury this stem when planting so the transplants aren't so ...

Meet third-grader Aubrey Barrett. Growing a colossal cabbage may seem like a giant undertaking for young kids, but it’s easier than you think. All you need to do is: · Let the Sunshine In: Cabbages ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. Eastern skunk cabbage, Symplocarpus foetidus, gets its name from its distinctive skunklike scent, but that is not its only ...