Bitter cabbage

gypsy · « **on:** July 28, 2010, 17:15 »

I have just tried my 1st greyhound cabbage of the season, very disappointed, so bitter I had to throw it away, defo not edible. Anyone know why?

New shoot · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2010, 17:33 »

Usually if leafy veg has been very slow growing it gets bitter. Could that be the problem

gypsy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2010, 17:38 »

Yes that is teh problem thankyou. Cc

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