Wild cabbage growing leaf plant of the species Brassica oleracea in the Capitata Group, Wild cabbage grow as annual but the flower biennial plant, can grows in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-10a spring planting 10a-11 in autumn planting.
Wild cabbage leaves
Leaves edible color is dark to light green, the leaf grow on little stem the shape is ovate.
Flower color yellow and the flowers small grow on inflorescence.
Wild cabbage for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Wild cabbage growing and care:
Well drained soil, slightly cold
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Autumn – frost free area / Spring – temperate climate
Pests and diseases:
Pieris (butterfly), prodenia (Spodoptera), slugs, aphids
Pruning season:
All season
How to prune:
Dead and weak leaves
Size of the plant?
20-70 cm, 8-28 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower
Yellow small flowers that grow on inflorescence
Thinning the bloom:
Bees, butterfly
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season:
Autumn to spring- frost free area / Spring to autumn- temperate climate
How to harvest the leaves?
After the plant established can cut freely
Information about leaves:
Leaves edible color is dark green, grow on little stem the shape is ovate
Uses of Wild cabbage leaves:
Salad, cooked, stir fry, staffed
Scientific name:
Brassica oleracea
