Savoy cabbage

Savoy cabbage is a variety of the species Brassica oleracea.[1] Savoy cabbage is a vegetable that grows in winter.[2] In the 18th century, it was brought into Germany as "Savoyer Kohl".[3] It's name is gotten from the Savoy Region in France.[4] It has crinkled, emerald green leaves.[5] The leaves are crunchy and tender.[3] Known cultivars include 'Savoy King' (in the US), 'Tundra' (green with a firm, round heart) and 'Winter King' (with dark crumpled leaves).[3]

Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Species
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda L.
Cultivar group
Brassica oleracea Savoy Cabbage Group
Cultivar group members
*'Tundra'
  • 'Winter King'
  • 'Savoy King'

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References

  1. Brassica oleracea Savoy Cabbage. www.rightplants4me.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  2. Titmarsh, Alan. The Kitchen Gardener (2008)BBC Books. p. 247.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Savoy Cabbage (in en). specialtyproduce.com. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  4. Sherman, Amy. Cooking with Amy: A Food Blog: All about Savoy Cabbage. Cooking with Amy (2010-03-29). Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  5. Savoy cabbage (in en). Food and Travel Magazine. Retrieved 2021-05-12.