Four signs that it's time to harvest white cabbage

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For summer residents and gardeners, autumn is always is a hot period. At first, everyone works to grow a healthy and large harvest, and then the work flows into harvesting and harvesting. And here you need to understand when exactly you need to harvest. It is important not to keep it too long on the beds, so that rot, pests or cold weather do not spoil it.

When to harvest cabbage

There is no specific date to say exactly. Readiness depends on a combination of factors. First of all, you need to focus on the terms. The countdown begins from sowing to the moment of maturity. The period can be from 100 to 135 days. The crop is mostly harvested in October, and later varieties of white cabbage even in November. Just don't wait for persistent frosts. A temperature of -5 degrees is considered critical for culture. Pay attention to the following signs of harvest readiness:

• cabbage heads are smooth, dense, shiny;
• hear a characteristic crunch when compressed;
• alteration of lower leaves (dry and yellow);
• upper leaves with a slight blue tint.

You can understand the readiness of the cabbage by these signs, but check the dates of harvest. If everything matches, you can cut and prepare for storage.