Cabbage

Cabbages form heads in a variety of shapes, including flat, conical and round. The green cabbage is composed of heavy, tightly wrapped leaf bundles, while some varieties, such as the Savoy and Napa cabbages have elongated heads with intricate lacy leaves. Cabbage comes from the French word caboche, meaning “head.”

Source: Kids Cook Farm-Fresh Food, California Department of Education

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Season

Cabbage is harvested in California year-round and in Arizona from November to April.

Ripeness

Choose heads with compact leaves that are heavy for their size.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 7 days.

Cabbage has been shown to clean out the digestive tract; improving digestion and overall digestive health