July is exactly the period when cabbage stops growing only leaves and begins to form the head. If at this time the plant lacks nutrients, the heads can grow loose, small or even crack before harvesting.

What to feed the cabbage with?

One of the best options in the middle of summer is considered a wood ash infusion. It contains potassium, calcium, phosphorus and other microelements that help form dense and heavy heads.

How to prepare:

• 1 glass of sifted wood ash;
• 10 liters of warm water.

Mix well and leave to infuse for 10–12 hours. Before use mix once more.

How to apply correctly?

Water only on moist soil. Under each plant approximately 1 liter of ready infusion is enough. It is best to carry out the feeding in the evening or on a cloudy day so that the nutrients are absorbed better.

What else will help get a large harvest?

• Regularly loosen the soil after rain or watering. • Do not allow the soil to dry out — cabbage loves moisture very much. • Remove weeds so that they do not take away nutrition. • Once every few days inspect the leaves for the presence of caterpillars and slugs.

What is worth avoiding?

In the second half of summer do not get carried away with nitrogen fertilizers. They stimulate leaf growth, but can slow down the formation of the head. That is why potassium feedings are significantly more useful now.

With proper care the cabbage will soon start quickly gaining weight, and the heads will grow dense, juicy and will store well after harvesting.

And what do you feed cabbage with in July?