[bravemurphy]

Finally got one with a decent heart...

It weighed in at 11lb 3 oz

[devonbarmygardener]

That's a darned good cabbage

[snowdrops]

You'll need alot of mince & tatties to use it all up

[bazial]

When did you plant your spring cabbage

[mumofstig]

That's a darned good cabbage

That looks great, I agree  but unless you have a huge family, what is the point?

Is it just bragging rights 

[bravemurphy]

They were planted middle of august last year.

most of them did not heart properly so that one was left to fully heart and that was the result.

as for a big family yes we do have one we got 3 kids 2 adults and 9 chickens 

[Beetroot queen]

That's a darned good cabbage

That looks great, I agree  but unless you have a huge family, what is the point?

Is it just bragging rights 

MOS do you not love the fact that these huge cabbage can feed a family for a week. My reds usually get to this size almost by accident, i forget to look at them and then when i do they have taken over. I made 50 jars of pickled red cabbage from one plant, that i find is just comical and amazing especially when we grew it.

[Jackypam]

What a beautiful cabbage- well worth bragging about, And probably even more worth eating!  I love cabbage, bit of butter, bit of salt, lots of pepper....Yemen!

[devonbarmygardener]

There is only the 2 of us in our house but we'd get through a cabbage of that size in a week.
I'd be bragging if I grew such a beautiful cabbage too

[RJR_38]

There is only the 2 of us in our house but we'd get through a cabbage of that size in a week.
I'd be bragging if I grew such a beautiful cabbage too

Are there some good cabbage recipes I don't know about as I have a lot growing (they are bigger than I realised!) and there is only 2 of us...

Generally I shred them into stirfrys or sometimes steam them but not so keen on that On a regular basis as it can be a bit bland. Red cabbage is ok as I can pickle it

Also, how long can I leave cabbages in the ground for?

[mumofstig]

Do you like coleslaw.................I make my own  or fry them  with onions and bacon pieces a la delia or make bubble and squeak portions (these freeze quite well) 

If you leave the cabbage too long the hearts will split 

[Nobbie]

I had the same with my 'Spring' cabbage, just harvested one huge one last week and still a couple to go. Ironically the variety is called April My spring sown Hispi were ready before any of the spring cabbage, don't think I'll bother again.

[RJR_38]

Do you like coleslaw.................I make my own  or fry them  with onions and bacon pieces a la delia or make bubble and squeak portions (these freeze quite well) 

If you leave the cabbage too long the hearts will split 

Some good ideas there, thanks. I will have to get googling They are only just starting to heart up so I have time - I am just trying to be ahead of the game so I have some answers before he starts to moan at me

[Goosegirl]

What a beautiful cabbage- well worth bragging about, And probably even more worth eating!  I love cabbage, bit of butter, bit of salt, lots of pepper....Yemen!

Just like my OH does it. Miminal water is essential. I got a Red cabbage recipe from a Danish student where she did the same but used diluted blackcurrant cordial instead of just water. I tried freezing it and it was still as good. You can also add a bit of apple if needed.

[bravemurphy]

I had the same with my 'Spring' cabbage, just harvested one huge one last week and still a couple to go. Ironically the variety is called April My spring sown Hispi were ready before any of the spring cabbage, don't think I'll bother again.

My greyhound sown in the spring were ready before the spring ones too.