Ornamental cabbage: how is it grown?

The cabbageDespite the criticism from young and old, it can also be a fascinating and very beautiful plant. If you look closely at a normal cauliflower, it is fascinating and geometrically perfect, so that ornamental it aligns with a pretty flower.

The scientific name is Brassica Oleracea, it is the quintessential plant of the colder months. The common name by which it is known is ornamental cabbage, as well as a direct relative of the cauliflowers we all eat at the table. Ornamental cabbage is a perennial herb, with large, serrated leaves on the edges. The colors range from white to pink, from green to purple.

Ideal to keep outdoors and without any protection, is planted in a ground good drained and deep enough. Before the earth is completely dry, it must be watered, but only on the ground and not on the leaves. This only applies if it has not rained for more than ten days to avoid water stagnation. Also remove the damaged parts of the leaf so that it will live better and longer.

Cabbage is perfect for flavoring the garden or left flower beds from September to March. A way to breathe new life into the coldest time of the year. The plant is resistant to 0 to 15 degrees Celsius. You can hold it can and in Soil. The pot should be large enough (20 cm in diameter) to give the roots room to grow.