Most cabbage farmers start the plants from seed in an indoor protected environment (a nursery). The period from indoor sowing until transplanting ranges from 18 to 38 days. Then, they transplant the seedlings into a fertile, well-plowed field that is free from weeds. They plant the seedlings in rows so that the plants will have proper spacing and aeration. In most cases, drip irrigation is used. In most varieties, cabbages are ready to be harvested 75 to 88 days after transplanting. Harvesting c