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What causes cabbage to have black streaks throughout the stem and core area, extending into the head, causing a foul-smelling decay?

Last Updated: January 08, 2008

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This is black rot of cabbage, caused by a seed-borne bacteria. The only control is resistant cabbage varieties. Cabbage that has been temporarily flooded is susceptible to this infection.

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