Growing cabbages was not what Lewis Carroll was talking about ! The carpenter and walrus were\u00a0scoffing oysters.<\/p>\n

The time has come,” the Walrus said,<\/em>
\n “To talk of many things:<\/em>
\n Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax–<\/em>
\n Of cabbages–and kings–<\/em>
\n And why the sea is boiling hot–<\/em>
\n And whether pigs have wings.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Cabbages are not the sexiest of vegetables for many people and yet they are easy to grow so here are some handy tips for growing cabbages in small spaces.<\/p>\n

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Growing cabbages in a GreenSmart pot<\/p><\/div>\n
Growing Conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Cabbage seedlings can be planted all year round in warmer parts of NZ but the best soil temperatures are 5 \u2013 18 deg C. Seeds can be planted from September to April, however, for growing in GreenSmart pots, I suggest planting seedlings. Make a deep hole and keep the tap root straight so the lower leaves are just above ground level. They will take 80 – 110 days to reach harvest size. Try growing mini varieties as they take less time to reach harvest stage and are an ideal size for smaller families. Cabbages like sun, plenty of feed, good drainage, a little lime and shelter from wind.<\/p>\n
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Fertiliser for Growing Cabbages<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Cabbages are gross feeders,ie they require large amounts of fertiliser so even in a garden pot you need to provide plenty of natural fertilisers like sheep manure pellets, blood & bone and compost. Add extra liquid fertiliser as the cabbages are starting to form hearts.<\/p>\n
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Pests and Diseases<\/strong><\/h2>\n
I use Yates Derris Dust on the cabbage plants when they are small to repel these cabbage white butterflies from laying eggs. Apply it about once per week and then apply again after rain.<\/p>\n
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More details on this website http:\/\/www.yates.co.nz\/problem-solver\/problems\/cabbage-moth-cabbage-butterfly\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Companions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Beans, beetroot, celery and tomato are considered to be good companion plants for cabbages.<\/p>\n
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Harvesting<\/strong><\/h2>\n
To avoid a glut of cabbages later on, start harvesting a as soon as the hearts begin to firm up.<\/p>\n
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In the Kitchen<\/h2>\n
This is my new favourite way to eat red cabbage , in short with apple and bacon.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.jamieoliver.com\/recipes\/vegetables-recipes\/must-try-red-cabbage-braised-with-apple-bacon-and-balsamic-vinegar\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Here is the full context of that quirky Lewis Carroll quotation.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.jabberwocky.com\/carroll\/walrus.html<\/a><\/p>\n
Happy gardening – it’s good to grow,<\/strong>
\nBill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Harvesting<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo avoid a glut of cabbages later on, start harvesting a as soon as the hearts begin to firm up.<\/p>\n<\/a>growing cabbages<\/p><\/div>\nIn the Kitchen<\/h2>\nThis is my new favourite way to eat red cabbage , in short with apple and bacon.<\/p>\n

In the Kitchen<\/h2>\nThis is my new favourite way to eat red cabbage , in short with apple and bacon.<\/p>\n