Best cabbage for coleslaw

[flighty1]

What more can I say. Can anybody please reccomend a good cabbage to use for coleslaw
Thanks

[Jeanied]

I can't recommend a particular cabbage for you - you will have to find the best for your growing circumstances - but here is a quick look at winter keeping cabbages.

Winter Cabbage Seeds | Marshalls Seeds - UK's Leading Cabbage Seed Supplier

[Two_Sheds]

I use Rodima for coleslaw

[Jeanied]

I use Rodima for coleslaw

A very pretty red cabbage.

[Jillyreeves]

How about Filderkraut, I am growing it this year for the first time for cooking and coleslaw.

[pipscariad]

I'm interested in peoples suggestions myself, as I'd also like to grow something for this. The Hollands Winter White on Marshalls looks the kind of cabbage I'd buy for this.

I grew Filderkraut myself last year, but they grow huge, and we weren't that keen on the flavour. Look spectacular though!

[hawthorns]

greyhound is very nice

[flighty1]

I also looked at the marshalls site & the holland winter white extra late did sound promising. Unfortunately it is ready for harvesting between October & the following April. Rodima has a similar season. Not exactly salad weather. I would like a cabbage that heads spring & summer so I can make coleslaw for picnics,BBQs etc. I doubt the Holland winter white or rodima would produce a reasonable sized head in time for when I want them. So I will try the greyhound.
Many thanks for your advice

[reetnproper]

I use raw grated kohl rabi instead of cabbage for coleslaw. Very, very nice it is too and easy to grow , if you fancy a change.

Reet
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[pipscariad]

I use raw grated kohl rabi instead of cabbage for coleslaw. Very, very nice it is too and easy to grow , if you fancy a change.

Reet
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Oo, that's good, I'm growing it for the first time this year....!

[Two_Sheds]

Unfortunately it is ready for harvesting between October & the following April. ...Not exactly salad weather

We love a bit of salad in the winter, after weeks of soups and stews. January is traditional for losing a bit of flab, so the shredded cabbage comes in very useful (stir fries as well as salads)

[flighty1]

The kohl rabi will get a try. Never even thought of using it. Thanks

[Flobalob]

I'm growing Primo. Reading from the back of the packet it actually says 'Ideal for using raw in salads & coleslaws.

[pipscariad]

The kohl rabi will get a try. Never even thought of using it. Thanks

I have lots of Kohl rabi seeds, if you haven't got any, would you like a few? PM me your address if so, and I'll pop some in the post for you.

Happy gardening

[flighty1]

Hi there pipscaraid many thanks for your very kind offer. However I brought myself a pack this morning before I had read your posting My daughter picked me up this morning & took me to the local garden centre where she treated my OH & I like lord & lady muck. I got some nice plants & seeds followed by lunch in the on site restaurant. Had a really nice mothers day. So with all due respect I must decline you offer of some seeds, but would love to say how much I appreciated you offer.
Kind regards
Sheila

ps all hell let loose over night, so a bit of a downer