How To Plant Cabbages

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Prepare the site

Cabbages should be planted in sunny sites in fertile, free-draining soil. Loosen the soil with a fork and remove any weeds or stones. Use a rake to create a level surface. If you have poor soil you may want to add organic matter or a multi-purpose compost.
Use the back of the rake to tamp down the soil and lightly rake the surface once more.

Step 3: Plant

Cabbages should be planted in shallow rows called 'drills'. Lay a piece of string on the soil as a guide to make sure you dig the row in a straight line. Lay the plank of wood next to your line. Then, using the draw hoe, create a shallow drill. Drop the seeds into the drill closer than is recommended on the packet. If you are planting more than 1 drill, leave a 15-20 centimetre gap between each drill. Using a hoe, gently cover the seeds with soil. Using the head of the metal rake, lightly firm the soil.

Step 4: Water

If the soil is dry, water the seeds in. The soil should be kept moist and free of weeds throughout the growing season. It is also useful to label your cabbages so you know where and when they were planted.