Not all green-colored cabbages are the same! Learn the differences and how to enjoy them. Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RDReviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD ...

When to harvest summer cabbage Summer cabbages are planted in spring and harvested from midsummer into early fall. Of all the cabbage types, they are best suited to the hot summer conditions.

Cabbage should always have pretty firm leaves and a rich green or purple color, depending on the type you're using. If you notice any wilting, brown spots, or a slimy texture, it's time to toss ...

No. 1 is the type of cabbage used. She mentions John Evelyn, a 17th-century English writer and horticulturist who wrote about savoy cabbage, a relatively new variety at the time that was “not so ...