Most varieties are green, but some produce a red head. It can be stored for long periods or made into sauer-kraut.
Cabbage is intolerant of our summer heat.
These include Conquest, Headstart, Tastie, Emerald Cross, Market Prize, Market Topper, Golden Acre, or related varieties, and Stonehead. A modification of green-headed varieties with a crinkled or savoyed leaf include Savoy King and Vanguard. Red-headed varieties include Red Head, Ruby Ball, and Red Acre. When to plant Set cabbage plants in late March to early April or in early August for a fall planting. Direct-seeded cabbage can be planted in early July.