🥬 Cabbage, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Cabbage in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
🌱 Plant profile: Cabbage, with sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.
When to Sow in SEQ
Net seedlings against cabbage white butterfly from day one.
Growing Requirements
Good Companions (Friends)
Keep Apart (Enemies)
Kitchen Uses
- Shredded raw for coleslaw
- Stir-fried or braised
- Fermented into sauerkraut or kimchi
- Stuffed and baked as cabbage rolls
Health Benefits
- Contains powerful anti-cancer compounds
- Good source of vitamin C and K
- Supports digestive health with fibre
- Stores well for winter nutrition
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Pests
- Cabbage moth
Common Diseases
- Clubroot
- Black rot
- Downy mildew
Storage
Whole heads fridge for 2 weeks. Cut cabbage, wrapped tightly, 3 to 4 days
Value
Saves ~$3-6/head vs supermarket, one plant lasts weeks of harvesting
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When should I plant Cabbage in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Cabbage can be sown in February, March, April, May. Net seedlings against cabbage white butterfly from day one.
What are good companion plants for Cabbage?
Good companions for Cabbage in SEQ include Beetroot, Onion, Dill, Celery, Rosemary. Avoid planting near Tomato, Strawberry, Climbing beans.
Plant profile
The cabbage profile has sowing times for your region, companion plants and common pests.