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06.06.2023 - 17:23 / gardenerspath.com / Gretchen Heber
How to Harvest CabbageToday, we often think of the cabbage as a humble vegetable. However, the ever-wise ancient Romans valued cabbage as a luxury food item, and many treasured its flavor above that of other veggies.
They also held its perceived medicinal properties in high esteem, using it to treat gout and headaches.
While cabbage remains an important utility player in our kitchens, it’s not exactly considered a luxury food item these days, though perhaps it should be.
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With only 22 calories per cup, cabbage is a healthful choice, providing one gram of protein, two grams of fiber, 85% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K, and 54% of the recommended vitamin C.
If you’re growing this humble but flavorful vegetable in your garden, you might have questions about when and how to harvest. Let’s learn more!
When to HarvestThe first thing to determine, of course, is timing. Is it the right time to harvest your cabbages or should you give them a bit more time?
Determine this by first consulting the time to maturity for the variety you planted. Some cabbages are ready in as few as 80 days from seed and 60 days from transplanting, while others take as long as 180 days from seed or 105 days from transplanting.
Start by knowing the approximate time to harvest, per each cultivar that you are growing.
Next, step out into your garden patch. Take a deep breath and absorb Mother Nature’s perfection.
Have a close look at your cabbages. Again, you’ll want to consult the seed packet information about your specific cultivar.
Some cabbages are ready when the head is compact and softball size, while others are mature when they’re
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