Greyhound Cabbage

[ktsj]

When will i know that my grayhound cabbages are ready??

I know it seems silly they are big and leafy but im just not sure what to look for when they are ready?

Also i have a couple of cabbages hiding in the back of my beds that got over shadowed by some of the bigger/more aggressive plants, im going to pull these out as there isn't the space for them can i eat them??

[gojiberry]

I believe greyhound are a pointed cabbage, Gently squeeze the pointed centre to feel how solid it is. If it is really squishy then leave them for a week or two more till they firm up a bit. I don't worry to much as there are only two of us and so I don't need a solid heart. Yes you can eat the plants you have pulled out, if however the leaves look old and tough they may not be so nice to eat but they certainly won't hurt you. Some people use older tougher leaves in soups especially if you are going to put them through the liquidiser.

Ian

[ktsj]

Oh great thanks nope they arn't solid yet so i'll wait abit longer.

Oh also when i pull them up any suggestions as to what i can put in the space to replace them?? can i use the same spot for spring cabbage or is that a big crop rotation no-no??

[Florence Fennel]

I harvested 5 greyhound yesterday with really hard pointed hearts. I still have a load more that are still a bit soft-hearted still, so can grow on a bit. BTW it's delicious, I'll definitely be growing this type again.

[binley100]

Can this type of cabbage be stored or can it be left to stand in the ground . I think we'll have a few ready at the same time .

[coreopsis]

Mine ones started to split last year when they were packed up too tight

[Alison]

I have some greyhound seed to try and overwinter in the polytunnel as an experiment for a very early crop. Not sure if it will work but am going to try. May also sow some in about Jan / Feb to see how that works under cover too.