Plant profile
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Compact head-forming vegetable for cool-season growing.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Medium
Space
Medium space, up to 50 cm
Typical cost
₹50-120
Why it works
Good fit notes
Cool-season crop
Care tip: Consistent moisture helps firm heads form
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Cabbage is human edible. Pet safety for unrestricted access is not finalized; overconsumption may upset digestion.
Use as human crop; avoid pet overgrazing.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose compact seedlings and give enough spacing for heads.
- Inspect for caterpillars and aphids.
Avoid
- Cabbage worms
- Aphids
- Split heads
- Bolting
Plant personality
Useful traits
Cabbage needs space and steady watering to form heads.
Caterpillars are a common balcony pest.
It is less suitable for tiny pots than leafy herbs.
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