Storing Savoy Cabbage

[freefolk]

We have a dozen savoy cabbages, which are ready for lifting/storing. The internet is full of "advice" on how to do it. So I'll keep it simple; should I spend time blanching, or can I just cut and hang in a cool dark shed.....or maybe half of each and see what happens? Thanks everyone! ??? ???

[Greenleaves]

Cabbage has such a high water content that freezing is not an option I would go with....lesson for 2019 perhaps....succesional sowing

[freefolk]

My fault, the seed packet said Savoy King F1 (early season variety), harvest Aug-Nov!! So think I will store some in the shed (cool and dark) blanch some (as last year, no problems) and leave a few in the ground for another few weeks!.

[SalfordWhite]

I leave my cabbages in the ground. Some end up deteriorating but usually I end up with a crop over a longer period.
When I lifted them and stored them the deterioration was more rapid.
If birds are a problem then I just throw a net over.
Obviously some cabbages hold their shape better than others but that is part of the learning curve.

[Mark_Riga]

As Salford White and also find they keep well in plastic bag in the fridge for a few weeks but only useful for 1 large one (or several small ones) being used in stages and also if you have the room.