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Cabbage

Patta Gobi

A heavy-feeding winter cole crop. Rewarding heads if you stay ahead of caterpillars.

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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Oct–Dec.

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Cabbage monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryGood
FebruaryPossible
MarchNot recommended
AprilNot recommended
MayNot recommended
JuneNot recommended
JulyNot recommended
AugustPossible
SeptemberGood
OctoberBest
NovemberBest
DecemberBest
Growing requirements
Sun
5–7 hours direct light
Water
Medium
Shade tolerance
Low
Container
25L (15 inch grow bag)
Soil depth
25 cm
Support
None
First harvest
80 days from sowing
Lifecycle
100 days
Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Transplant: around day 25.

Flowering begins: around day 0.

First harvest: around day 80.

Harvest window: roughly 15 days.

Terrace notes for Cabbage

A space-hungry winter crop. One head per large container, so it suits growers who want a few showpiece harvests.

Care tips

  • Transplant stout seedlings into rich, firm soil.
  • Inspect undersides of leaves for caterpillars weekly.
  • Feed nitrogen for solid head formation.
Common pests
  • Diamondback moth
  • Aphids
Common diseases
  • Black rot
  • Clubroot

Questions about growing Cabbage

Can I grow Cabbage or Patta Gobi in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Cabbage can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 5-7 hours of direct light and a container around 25L.

Which month is best to sow Cabbage?

The best sowing months for Cabbage are Oct–Dec. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Cabbage need?

Cabbage works best in a container around 25L with at least 25 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Cabbage take to harvest?

Cabbage usually reaches first harvest in about 80 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 15 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Cabbage?

Watch for Diamondback moth, Aphids and Black rot, Clubroot. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

Plan Cabbage on your terrace

Track Cabbage in Grow for location-aware sowing windows, care tasks and inventory tracking.

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