Капуста не вяжет кочан? Три ошибки первого месяца — и как исправить

The leaf is full of holes, the bush is leaning, the center doesn't reach upward—and you can't figure out what went wrong. Three June mistakes are made quietly, but the reckoning comes in August. In this issue, we'll look at what happens to cabbage in the first month after planting and why June determines whether it will produce a head of cabbage. Three specific mistakes, along with an explanation of the mechanism behind them, explain what's happening inside the plant. And a separate section for those whose cabbage isn't "in the making": what to do right now. What you'll need: — For proper watering: a watering can with a spout, settled warm water (at least 18-20°C) — For hilling: a hoe or your hands, moist, loose soil 8-10 cm deep under the bush — For flea beetles: wood ash (sprinkle over the morning dew), tobacco dust, agrofibre 17 g/m2 — For "rescue" feeding: superphosphate and potassium salt (one tablespoon per 10 liters of water) - or 200 g of wood ash per 10 liters, let sit for 24 hours Which varieties did you plant this year – early, mid-season, or late? And in what region? Let me know in the comments – it's really interesting to piece together the picture: the timing of flea beetle appearance and cabbage head formation varies significantly in different climates. Published weekly – subscribe to stay up to date. #vegetablegarden #dacha #tipsfordachaowners #cabbage #cabbageseedlings #cruciferousflea #hilling #harvest2026 #season2026