Green cabbage
Green cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
vegetable☀️ full-sun🪴 clay loam📏 medium🌡️ RHS H5
📋Quick Facts
Height
0.4-0.5m
Spread
0.5-0.6m
About
Dense green heads for fresh use or storage depending on variety.
Top tip
Firm soil and good spacing are key; net against cabbage butterflies and harvest tight, solid heads.
Also known as: Groene kool / witte kool, Chou vert, Cavolo cappuccio verde, Repolho verde, Weißkohl (grün), Green cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. capitata, Repollo verde
Pest Resilience
1/5 — Very vulnerable
Cabbage white caterpillars, mealy aphid, and clubroot; netting is essential.
Companion Planting
Grows well with
Keep apart from
Visual Characteristics
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Coleslaw, stir-fries, soups, stuffed cabbage rolls, braised, salads
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
EasyHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H5
USDA 6–7 equivalent