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 |
| Species |
| Brassica oleracea var. sabauda L. |
| Cultivar group |
| Brassica oleracea Savoy Cabbage Group |
| Cultivar group members |
*'Tundra'
|
Savoy Cabbage Media
Upper epidermis of the leaf
Lower epidermis of the leaf
References
- ↑ "Brassica oleracea Savoy Cabbage". www.rightplants4me.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ↑ Titmarsh, Alan (2008). The Kitchen Gardener. BBC Books. p. 247.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Savoy Cabbage". specialtyproduce.com. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ↑ Sherman, Amy (2010-03-29). "Cooking with Amy: A Food Blog: All about Savoy Cabbage". Cooking with Amy. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
- ↑ "Savoy cabbage". Food and Travel Magazine. Retrieved 2021-05-12.