1 6 Cabbage 



When cabbage heads show signs of bur stingy pull 

 on each head a little to break a few of the young 

 roots. This will check the growth and usually 

 stop the trouble. 



All burst heads of cabbage may be utilized by 

 making them into sauerkraut. Cabbage heads 

 up very quickly when it once has a good growing 

 start and burst heads should be carefully looked 

 after. 



If one can stand the heat, the middle of the day 

 is the best time to cultivate cabbage, as the leaves are 

 less brittle then than at any other time ana will not 

 break off so readily. 



Burying heads of cabbage is the safest way of 

 keeping them, for in this way, better than any other, 

 they ivill retain their crispness and brightness, but 

 when only a few are to be stored, they may be 

 wrapped in newspapers and laid on the shelf, not 

 the floor, in the cellar. They should be kept in a 

 cool place. 



Another good way of storing a small supply of 

 cabbage is to pile a layer on a shelf, heads turned 

 up, then place on them a layer of straw, and 

 another layer of cabbage, etc. In the South, they 



