Do you want to fertilize cabbage in Nebraska, but don’t know when the best time to do so is?
Fertilizing cabbage is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Cabbage require a specific time to be fertilized and a particular amount of fertilization.
So if you fertilize them too early they will die and if you fertilize them too late you won’t get any fruit.
And if you fertilize too much you will “burn” your plant and if you don’t fertilize enough your cabbage plant won’t grow quickly and large enough to bear a high yield of fruit.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time to fertilize cabbage in Nebraska:
- To Learn More About WHEN To Fertilize Cabbage, Check Out This GUIDE!
When to Fertilize Cabbage in Nebraska
There are two specific times you should fertilize your cabbage plants:
- You should immediately fertilize your cabbage plants with a 10-10-10 NPK balanced fertilizer mix. The fertilizer should either be mixed with the soil you are planting or in the hole before you transplant your cabbage into the ground. This will allow your plants to grow quicker and larger.
- The second round of fertilization should be applied just as your cabbage plant begins to grow fruit. You will want to still use a 10-10-10 balanced fertilizer mix. You will want to apply it to your soil and immediately water after. This will allow your cabbage plant to bear bigger and more fruit.
When NOT to Fertilize Cabbage in Nebraska
There are certain times you should not fertilize your cabbage plant.
- Don’t fertilize seedlings that are less than 1 month old.
- Don’t fertilize cabbage plants without immediately watering them after.
- Don’t fertilize cabbage plants once they have ripened fruit on them.
- Don’t fertilize cabbage after the initial fertilization period or before fruit begins to grow on your plant.
How Much Fertilizer Should I Apply to My Cabbage Plants?
The amount of fertilization you apply will depend on the specific type of cabbage plant you have.
As a general rule you should:
- Always follow the instructions on your fertilizer package. Never apply more than the recommended amount.
- Apply the proper amount of fertilization around your cabbage plant and never directly on it or on its stem.
- Provide the same amount of fertilization each time you apply it so that your cabbage plant does not become shocked by too many or too few nutrients.
If you want to learn WHEN to Fertilize ANY Plant in Nebraska, head over HERE and just type in the plant you want to fertilize.
You can also find the BEST Fertilizers for Cabbage or Any Plant HERE.
