Optimizing cabbage planting dates and spacing boosts yield and quality.
Planting cabbage earlier in the season and spacing the plants further apart can lead to larger and higher quality cabbage heads. The study found that planting cabbage on November 1st resulted in better growth and higher yields compared to later planting dates. Wider spacing of 70 cm within rows produced larger plants and heads, while closer spacing of 50 cm led to higher total and marketable yields. The interaction between planting date and spacing significantly affected plant weight, total yield, and dry matter content. Overall, planting cabbage early and spacing them further apart can improve cabbage yield and quality.