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If you’ve only ever experienced cabbages that have been overcooked to the point of soggy, you might find it hard to get excited about a whole patch full of them

Believe me, though, there’s far more to love about this ancient leafy vegetable than meets the eye, both in the garden and in the kitchen.

Cabbages are high in vitamin C and jam-packed with antioxidants, and if you sow them now you’ll have many

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