Diseases & Pests
Slugs and snails β Sprinkle broken eggshells around plants to deter.
Cabbage aphids β A hard stream of water can be used to remove aphids from plants early in the day.
Cabbage root maggot β White maggot larvae feed on roots of plants. Damage causes wilting early on, and the death of plants later on.
Flea Beetles β Use row covers to help protect plants from early damage. Put in place at planting and remove before temperatures get too hot in midsummer. Control weeds.
Cabbageworms β Hand-pick and destroy. Row covers may be useful on small plantings to help protect plants from early damage.
Companion Planting
All Brassicas benefit from chamomile, dill, mint, rosemary, and sage. Avoid planting near eggplants, peppers, potatoes, or tomatoes.