My cabbages start making "balls".

 My 4 cabbages ,which were planted in the beginning of September, start rolling their leaves and making "balls" inside. It shows they've grown faster than my previous cabbages last year. I think the fast growth is due to adding more fermented manure and compost to soil in my garden.
 Insect screens are also effective that no holes by bugs have not been found and no chemical pesticide has not been used.


 My Chinese cabbages (白菜/Hakusai） are also healthy and have become big. They can be harvested in the mid of December, if no problem. A Chinese cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables and my family members are looking forward to harvesting big ones and enjoying dishes of them like hot-pot (Nabe) dishes.


 I can't forget my kid's contribution to the healthy growth of my cabbages.
They have worked harder and helped me in my garden. They also love hot-pot dishes of Chinese cabbages and sliced pork. Letting them know how delicious vegetables is a good way to inspire them to work in my garden, I believe.


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