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seeds Savoy Cabbage - Brassica olearacea var. sabauda
Brassica olearacea var. sabauda
Savoy cabbage: hardy, frost-resistant, crinkled leaves, mild flavor. Perfect for stuffed cabbage, stews, soups, with long harvest period.
Description
Savoy Cabbage – Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Introduction
Savoy cabbage is a hardy and frost-resistant variety with crinkled, tender leaves that become slightly sweet after light frost. Ideal for home gardens with high yields.
Origin and botanical family
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Origin: Northern Italy, cultivated since the Middle Ages
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Family: Brassicaceae
Popular in central and western Europe for frost tolerance and compact heads.
Botanical description
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Type: biennial grown as annual
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Height: 50–80 cm
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Growth habit: bushy
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Leaves: crinkled, medium to dark green, crisp and tender
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Head: compact, round to slightly conical
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Flesh: white to pale green, tender and flavoursome
Sowing and growing
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Sowing: February–March, transplant into pots
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Planting out: April–May, after last frost
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Spacing: 50–60 cm between plants, 60–70 cm between rows
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Soil: fertile, deep, humus-rich, well-drained, pH 6–7
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Position: full sun to partial shade
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Watering: regular, especially in dry periods
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Maintenance: mulch to retain moisture, remove damaged leaves
Harvest
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Period: June–November
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Maturity: firm, well-formed heads
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Yield: 3–5 kg per plant
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Storage: cool, ventilated cellar for 2–3 months
Garden use
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Frost-tolerant, suitable for cold climates
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Excellent for crop rotation after legumes or potatoes
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Suitable for small or large gardens
Culinary uses
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Flavour: mild, slightly sweet after frost
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Uses: stuffed cabbage, stews, soups, stir-fry
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Tip: blanch leaves before stuffing
Advantages
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Frost-hardy, high yielding
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Long harvest period
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Decorative and nutritious leaves
Gardener’s advice
Sow early for summer harvest or later for winter storage. Water regularly and hill soil slightly for compact heads.
Features
- Common name : Savoy Cabbage
- Category : vegetable
- Time to sow seeds : April to mid-May
- Harvest : after 150 days
Shipping & delivery
How does the delivery work?
As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
Packages are ready to be shipped.
Our delivery methods
We ship our plants throughout Europe (excluding overseas territories and islands).
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Savoy cabbage: hardy, frost-resistant, crinkled leaves, mild flavor. Perfect for stuffed cabbage, stews, soups, with long harvest period.