Think cabbage, and often it is the round, smooth skinned types that come to mind. But there are wonderful other options to consider. Savoy cabbages, exemplified by varieties like Melissa, are quick growing, tender, and of superlative culinary quality. (ANN BENNETT PHOTO)
Cabbage has come a long way since humble beginnings thousands of years ago, and contemporary plant breeding efforts have resulted in a range of varieties in all shapes, sizes and colors. (ANN BENNETT PHOTO)
Think cabbage, and often it is the round, smooth skinned types that come to mind. But there are wonderful other options to consider. Savoy cabbages, exemplified by varieties like Melissa, are quick growing, tender, and of superlative culinary quality. (ANN BENNETT PHOTO)
Cabbage is sometimes passed over by gardeners for more glamorous crops, but it is not to be overlooked. Varieties like Ruby Perfection are both gorgeous and delicious. (ANN BENNETT PHOTO)
Cabbage attracts a range of insect pests, ranging from cutworms to flea beetles and root maggots. Row covers are an invaluable tool in managing insect damage, particularly the stretchy mesh product marketed as ProTeknet. (ANN BENNETT PHOTO)
Think cabbage, and often it is the round, smooth skinned types that come to mind. But there are wonderful other options to consider. Savoy cabbages, exemplified by varieties like Melissa, are quick growing, tender, and of superlative culinary quality. (ANN BENNETT PHOTO)
Cabbage has come a long way since humble beginnings thousands of years ago, and contemporary plant breeding efforts have resulted in a range of varieties in all shapes, sizes and colors. (ANN BENNETT PHOTO)
Think cabbage, and often it is the round, smooth skinned types that come to mind. But there are wonderful other options to consider. Savoy cabbages, exemplified by varieties like Melissa, are quick growing, tender, and of superlative culinary quality. (ANN BENNETT PHOTO)
Cabbage is sometimes passed over by gardeners for more glamorous crops, but it is not to be overlooked. Varieties like Ruby Perfection are both gorgeous and delicious. (ANN BENNETT PHOTO)
Cabbage attracts a range of insect pests, ranging from cutworms to flea beetles and root maggots. Row covers are an invaluable tool in managing insect damage, particularly the stretchy mesh product marketed as ProTeknet. (ANN BENNETT PHOTO)
But there is no disputing the vegetable’s humble beginnings. Cabbages have been cultivated for thousands of years, developed from a wild, loose-headed plant believed to be similar to contemporary savoy varieties. A member of the brassica clan, cousin to broccoli and cauliflower, cabbage is a biennial grown as an annual crop.
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