In an attempt to determine if head size could be controlled by variety, a trial was established at Covey Rise Farms in Husser, LA in the fall of 2017.
Information on cabbage varities trialed in 2017-18
(12/09/16) Winter vegetable gardening in Louisiana is tremendously rewarding. Many of the vegetables that we planted earlier are ready to harvest.
Chinese cabbage grows well in Louisiana vegetable gardens. Chinese cabbage is an excellent substitute for head lettuce in salads and sandwiches.
Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and kale are some of the members of the crucifer family often referred to as cole crops.
The most common diseases of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L.) include black leg, black rot, downy mildew and soft rot.
Kohlrabi is a delicious, old-European member of the cabbage family that grows well in Louisiana's cool seasons.