[brownp]

I've realised that I've made a mistake in planting out 10-15 cabbages at a time - I should have done 2 at a time and staggered them . I'm quickly running out of room.
My earliest plantings are now leafing up really well - will they be ok to start harvesting now - immature but will they just taste like winter greens etc?

[Nikkithefoot]

I've started harvesting my cabbages although not fully mature as I plant them closer than recommended.  Yup they are just like 'spring greens', and by taking alternate ones I'm allowing the others to grow on more and heart up.

[mumofstig]

I'm taking every other one, and mine do have a small pale heart...not just the green outside leaves. Enough for 2 

If you want them hearted wait until there is at least a bit of resistance if you give them a gentle squeeze