Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda) is a plant. It grows best in full sun and has moderate water needs.
About Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is a biennial plant that grows 80 cm tall. It is self-fertile, so you only need one.
The flowers attract pollinators.
How to plant savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage does best in full sun, but also copes with part shade. It grows in sandy soil, loam and clay, as long as the soil is well drained. It does best at a pH of 6–7. In a forest garden it belongs in the herb layer.
Plant plants 45 cm apart, at least 30 cm. It struggles in compacted soil, so keep the soil loose.
A year with Savoy cabbage
Spring. It has yellow flowers in April–June. Sow seed in April–June. Plant out in April. Protect it from insects in May–September.
Summer. Water during dry spells in June–September.
Winter. Harvest falls in December–February. The leaves can be eaten. Recorded from the source text, not a safety check. Confirm with a trusted guide before eating anything.
Pests and diseases
Savoy cabbage can be attacked by cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, cabbage loopers, harlequin bugs and caterpillars. Diseases include downy mildew and club root.
Companions and wildlife
Savoy cabbageThe family
Savoy cabbage is a variety of Wild cabbage, in the genus Brassica. Open a species to see what lies under it.
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Sources
Added to the wiki 12 October 2026
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