Cabbage is a heavy feeder and therefore need rich soil. A balanced basal compound type of fertilizer of either A,B or C should be applied prior to planting .based on soil analysis results and soil types can be
applied ranging from 600 t0 1000 kg.
Cabbages require nitrogen 400kg a hectare it should be split into 3 applications between 2 and 8 weeks after transplanting. During rainy seasons if the crop is planted on lighter soils an extra top dressing might be needed after heavy leaching rain.
Cabbages respond well in compost enriched soils. Levels of 20 to 30 tons per hectare of well-prepared compost will benefit and reduce levels of fertilizer. Farm yard Manure and chicken litter can also be used but must
be well broken down and composted or root burn will occur and chicken manure 2 to 5 tons per hectare. Ripping then disking is also a way to prepare a tilth for planting, final tilth must not be cloddy or too fine.
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