General Information

  • Category- Vegetable
  • Binomial Name- Brassica oleracea var. capitata
  • Common Names- Pointed cabbage, hearted cabbage, sweetheart cabbage, hispi cabbage
  • Spread- 10-12 inches**
  • Height- 12-14 inches**
  • Average Production- 3-6 units per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 80-180 days

Nutrition Values:

  • Calories: 25
  • Water: 92%
  • Protein: 1.28 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 5.8 grams
  • Sugar: 3.2 grams
  • Fiber: 2.5 grams
  • Fat: 0.1 grams

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C- 36.6 mg
  • Vitamin K- 76 μg
  • Vitamin B1- 0.061 mg
  • Vitamin B2- 0.040 mg
  • Vitamin B3- 0.234mg
  • Vitamin B5- 0.212 mg
  • Vitamin B6- 0.124 mg
  • Vitamin B9- 43 μg

Minerals

  • Potassium- 170 mg
  • Calcium- 40 mg
  • Iron- 0.47 mg
  • Manganese- 0.16 mg
  • Magnesium- 12 mg
  • Phosphorous- 26 mg
  • Sodium- 18 mg
  • Zinc- 0.18 mg

*The values are standard average per 100 grams and might change a bit.

Environmental Requirements:

  • Soil-  Fertile, well-drained, moist soil with plenty of rich organic matter
  • Soil Moisture- 20%
  • Soil pH- 6.5-6.8
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Late Spring

Tips to Grow Pointed Cabbage:

  1. Arrange good quality pointed cabbage seeds.
  2. The soil should be well drained, prepare the soil in advance by mixing in aged manure.
  3. Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost in spring.
  4. Transplant the seedlings when they are 3-4 inches tall.
  5. We can add compost made by kitchen waste (nitrogen rich) and can spread Mulch thickly around the cabbage for better growth.
  6. Harvest when heads reach desired size and are firm. To harvest, cut each cabbage head at its base with a sharp knife. Remove any yellow leaves and immediately bring the head indoors or place it in shade.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

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