Cabbage
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This tasty cool weather crop is easy to grow and delicious to eat.
Brassica oleracea, Capitata group
Brassicaceae
Cabbage thrives in cool weather. In most areas, you can plant an early crop for fresh eating and a late crop—usually the more problem free and tasty of the two—primarily for winter storage.
Choose early varieties such as 'Primax' for summer harvest; midseason and late-season cultivars for storage.
Mini cabbages such as 'Gonzales', harvested when only 6 inches in diameter, are perfect for small gardens.
Loose-leaf versions include Chinese cabbages, like bok choy (see Asian Vegetables), and ornamental cabbages.
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