Savoy Cabbage
Vegetables
Intermediate
Biennial grown annual

Savoy Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. sabauda

Photo: Evelyn Gunn · CC BY-SA 3.0

About Plant: Savoy Cabbage

A cold-tolerant cabbage with beautifully crinkled tender leaves and a sweet mild flavor.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterRegular, consistent
SoilRich, fertile, well-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing18–24 inches
Height18–30 inches
Time to Harvest70-100
Planting Depth1/4 inch
Germination Time4–10 days

Expert Growing Tips

Grow brassicas fast and evenly in cool weather, protect young plants from chewing insects and rotate the family between beds.