cabbage leaves as big as kites !!!

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  1. IGGYBOY

    IGGYBOY Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi everyone, ive got a new problem. All my cabbage plants have gone mad and the leaves are as big as kites ! theres very little central growth, just great big leaves. My cauliflower are in a similar condition. Any ideas ?

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    I would say they were overdosing on nitrogen, Iggy. Any chance of some photo`s so we can actually see the problem?
     
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    Hi Dai, :thumb: I was hoping you would get to this. I will try and get some pic's on A.S.A.P
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    I tried to put a few photos together but they haven't loaded ( first time)
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    I think, going by the leaf colour, that is to much nitrogen. I would suggest getting an NPK test kit and testing the soil. You can, of course, still eat them.:D
     
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    Thanks Dai, will they eventually resemble a cabbage or will they be big green leaves that taste of cabbage !!!?
     
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    They are winter cabbage
     
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    They should heart up, Iggy. Plenty of time yet, but I would still test the soil.
     
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    Thanks Dai, I will do a test and let you know.

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