Description
Enjoy the crisp texture and mild flavour of our white cabbage, perfect for shredding into salads, stir-fries, slaws, or braising for a tasty side dish. Available in our Local Farm Shop in Bellaghy, Mid Ulster Area.
🥬 White cabbage, also known as Dutch cabbage, is a compact, round-headed vegetable from the Brassica oleracea family—making it a close cousin to broccoli, kale, and cauliflower. Here’s a full breakdown of what makes it special:
🌿 Appearance & Characteristics
- Pale green to nearly white leaves, tightly packed into a dense, spherical head
- Smooth, waxy texture with a crisp bite
- Typically weighs between 2–6 pounds
- Outer leaves are slightly tougher; inner leaves are tender and ideal for eating raw or cooked
🍽️ Flavor Profile
- Mild and slightly sweet with a subtle peppery note
- Crunchy when raw; soft and mellow when cooked
- Cooler growing conditions enhance its sweetness, especially after a light frost
🧠 Nutritional Highlights
- Low in calories (about 25–27 kcal per 100g)
- Rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber
- Contains antioxidants and glucosinolates, which may support immune health and reduce inflammation
🧑🍳 Culinary Uses
- Shredded raw in coleslaw, salads, or as a garnish
- Cooked in soups, stir-fries, braises, and cabbage rolls
- Fermented into sauerkraut or kimchi
- Can be roasted, steamed, sautéed, or pickled
🌱 Growing Conditions
- Thrives in cool climates (7°C–24°C)
- Prefers loamy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5
- Takes 70–100 days to mature depending on variety
- Popular cultivars include ‘Copenhagen Market’ and ‘Late Flat Dutch’
🧪 Fun Facts
- Used in ancient Rome as a hangover cure
- Can be used as a natural fabric dye
- In folklore, babies were said to be born in cabbage patches
