Fairly thick and pliable leaves will be more tender and juicy. Avoid cabbage that has thin, wilted leaves which are a sign of old product. Light-colored heads that are very solid mean all core and less taste. Oblong and cracked heads mean poor quality from growing conditions. Inc. All rights reserved.
Cabbage is available year-round.
Washington cabbage is available June through November. Inc. All rights reserved. Inc. All rights reserved. Northern Europe was the starting point for wild cabbage, originally loose leafed like collards. When introduced to the Mediterranean, Egyptians worshipped cabbage heads as gods, enthroned on elaborate alters.