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To further avoid diseases from taking root in your cabbage, test your soil’s pH balance, keeping it near 7.0 for the best results. Aphids are common garden pests that love cabbage. To prevent ...

Cabbage is susceptible to pests such as cabbage worms and aphids. Monitor your plants regularly and use organic pest control methods such as hand-picking or spraying with insecticidal soap.