The savoy cabbage in the profile
- Botanical name: Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. sabauda L.
- Common names: Savoy cabbage, Welschkohl, Welschkraut, Schavur, Wirz or Köhli (Switzerland)
- Origin: Mediterranean
- Leaves: curled up, light green to dark or blue-green, depending on the variety
- Flowers: cruciferous, small yellow flowers
- Hardiness: Depending on the variety up to -10 degrees
- Harvest time: Depending on the variety, between June and February
Early, medium and late varieties of savoy cabbage
The main difference between the individual varieties lies in when the savoy cabbage is sown and harvested. Early savoy cabbage varieties can be brought forward from February and outdoors from April planted will. Late varieties, on the other hand, are sown in summer and can be harvested into winter. Depending on the harvest time, we also speak of summer, autumn or winter savoy cabbage. The cultivation time also differs a little depending on the variety: Early varieties need around 13 to 26 weeks to develop, while late varieties take 26 to 40 weeks significantly longer.
also read
- The main types of white cabbage
- The red cabbage varieties and their characteristics
- The clear planting calendar for the raised bed
The main early varieties
| Surname | Planting in the field | Harvest time |
|---|---|---|
| Famosa | Mid March - late May | Mid-June - mid-August |
| Savoy cabbage harbinger 3 | Beginning of March - end of April | Mid May - late July |
The most important medium-sized savoy cabbage varieties
| Surname | Planting in the field | Harvest time |
|---|---|---|
| Gold vital | From March | July - October |
| Melissa | Early April - mid May | Mid-July - mid-September |
| Produsa | Beginning of April - end of June | Mid-July - late October |
| Samantha | Late March - June | June - November |
Late savoy cabbage varieties
| Surname | Planting in the field | Harvest time |
|---|---|---|
| Cantasa | Mid-April - mid-June | Mid October - late February |
| Darsa | Beginning of May - mid-July | Mid October - late December |
| Marner Grüfewi | March to June | September to December |
| emerald | Mid May - late June | Mid September - late December |
| Vertus 2 | May June | From September |
| Winter prince 2 | Mid May - mid June | Beginning of October to mid-February |
Furthermore, the individual varieties differ in leaf color, curl and taste. It is best to test different varieties and see for yourself which type of savoy cabbage suits you best.
Tips
If you sow different types of savoy cabbage at different times, you can harvest savoy cabbage all year round and also try different flavors.
