Why Cabbage Heads Crack: Mistakes to Consider

Many gardeners are faced with such an unpleasant phenomenon as cracks in cabbage.

Of course, the reason for this phenomenon is not always clear.

An expert of the MOS SMI portal, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you why heads of cabbage can crack.

Incorrect watering

The reason for cracks may be a lack of moisture. Taking this into account, regular watering of heads of cabbage should be carried out.

However, you should also not add too much water, otherwise it can lead to bad consequences.

Over-fertilization

Excess nitrogen and nitrates can also cause cracks. The fact is that these fertilizers accelerate plant growth, but the skin of the head of cabbage does not have time to become harder, so it begins to crack.

Cabbage varieties

Not only improper care, but also the vegetable variety itself can affect cracking. For example, purple heads of cabbage crack less often than white cabbage.

Weather

The weather also plays an important role. If there is excessive humidity outside or the temperature fluctuates sharply, there is a chance that the heads will crack.

Thus, to prevent unpleasant situations, you should water the plant regularly, choose the right time and fertilizer for the heads of cabbage, take into account the type of vegetable, and protect it from bad weather.

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