Ornamental and Edible Cabbages and Their Cousins
Social media has become a great source of inspiration. We recently received this question through Facebook: What is the difference between cabbage and ornamental cabbage?
What a great question. The quick answer is, “Not much.” Ornamental cabbage, also called flowering cabbage, has been bred for its showy appearance. This process has focused on the ornamental value of the plant while ignoring any concern for taste and flavour.
The great attraction of ornamental cabbage, apart from its fabulous colour, is the fact that it peaks about the second week of December. It is a showy member of the Brassica family. If you have grown cabbage, you can easily grow your own ornamental cabbage; if you
