Savoy Cabbage (Brassica oleracea sabauda)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Brassica oleracea sabauda is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious cooked, especially the younger leaves since the older ones can be quite tough. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The leaves have a very attractive crinkled appearance, but are somewhat tougher than other cabbages.; Finely shredded, they can be used in salads, though many people find them indigestible this way.; They are delicious cooked, especially the younger leaves since the older ones can be quite tough.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 7)