Delicate Round Cabbage Seeds

• Delicate Round Cabbage
• The Delicate Round Cabbage Plant
• How to Sow Delicate Round Cabbage
• How to Grow Delicate Round Cabbage
• Tips for Growing Delicate Round Cabbage
• Diseases and Pests of Delicate Round Cabbage
• Properties of Delicate Round Cabbage
• Nutritional Values of Delicate Round Cabbage (per 100 g)

Delicate Round Cabbage

delicate round cabbage stands out for its smooth, concave outer leaves that wrap around the younger, smaller leaves, forming a compact ball known as a cabbage head. Its delicate flavor makes it suitable both for raw consumption in salads and for cooking, steamed, boiled or baked.

The delicate round cabbage Plant

Botanically it is a Brassica oleracea var. capitata, part of the Brassicaceae family. The plant forms a round, compact head, with light green leaves rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

It is a hardy and versatile variety, suited to successive sowings that allow for a harvest nearly all year round.

How to Sow delicate round cabbage

Sowing takes place from January to September depending on the desired harvest period, either in a heated seedbed for later transplanting or by direct sowing in the open field. Seeds should be buried about 1-1.5 cm deep, spacing plants at least 40 cm apart and 50-60 cm between rows.

How to Grow delicate round cabbage

This variety favors well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with a sunny position: it dislikes overly dry and sultry heat but tolerates cold reasonably well. The ideal growth temperature is between 18 and 20°C.

Harvest usually takes place 70 to 100 days after transplanting, once the head has reached a compact texture and the typical size of the variety.

Tips for Growing delicate round cabbage

The soil should never dry out completely: it is advisable to water regularly, directing water toward the soil rather than the leaves, to prevent many fungal problems. Drip irrigation is particularly well suited to this crop.

Diseases and Pests of delicate round cabbage

Common fungal diseases include collar rot, downy mildew and powdery mildew, which should be monitored regularly. The most damaging pests include cabbage white caterpillars (Pieris brassicae) and aphids, easily controlled with Bacillus thuringiensis-based products or natural preventive methods such as plant macerates.

Properties of delicate round cabbage

The leaves of this cabbage have a modest calorie content and are rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber and antioxidants. Its delicate flavor makes it versatile in the kitchen, suitable for many preparations both raw and cooked.

Nutritional Values of delicate round cabbage (per 100 g)

• Calories: 25 kcal
• Protein: 1.3 g
• Fat: 0.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 5.8 g
• Fiber: 2.5 g
• Vitamin C: 36.6 mg
• Potassium: 170 mg