Milan cabbage from Pontoise – Organic
4.49$
This ancestral variety of French origin was described for the first time by Vilmorin in 1867, but its production is said to have begun in Pontoise during the 16th century. The cultivation of this very sweet cabbage occupied almost exclusively all the fields of the commune in the 19th century when each family had its own seed. With the expropriation of many farmers for the benefit of new towns, this culture practically disappeared in the 1980s.
This head cabbage produces abundant thick, stiff leaves, which are roughly blistered. In cold weather, the outer leaves change their fairly dark glaucous green color for a purple or wine red color at the tips. The very tight leaves form a large, firm, round apple, slightly flattened on top, which develops late and keeps for a long time. This lateness is compensated by an exceptional cold resistance which goes down to -6°C. Since its growth is very long, it is sown as soon as possible in spring. It is delicious grated in salads and stir-fries or stews with meat and potatoes.
Pontoise cabbage also has the following names: Pontoise winter cabbage, Hermitage cabbage, January King cabbage, Large Hardy Winter, Drumhead Savoy and Sehr Später Grosser Pontoise Wirsing.
Number of days for harvest: 160 to 210
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This ancestral variety of French origin was described for the first time by Vilmorin in 1867, but its production is said to have begun in Pontoise during the 16th century. The cultivation of this very sweet cabbage occupied almost exclusively all the fields of the commune in the 19th century when each family had its own seed. With the expropriation of many farmers for the benefit of new towns, this culture practically disappeared in the 1980s.
This head cabbage produces abundant thick, stiff leaves, which are roughly blistered. In cold weather, the outer leaves change their fairly dark glaucous green color for a purple or wine red color at the tips. The very tight leaves form a large, firm, round apple, slightly flattened on top, which develops late and keeps for a long time. This lateness is compensated by an exceptional cold resistance which goes down to -6°C. Since its growth is very long, it is sown as soon as possible in spring. It is delicious grated in salads and stir-fries or stews with meat and potatoes.
Pontoise cabbage also has the following names: Pontoise winter cabbage, Hermitage cabbage, January King cabbage, Large Hardy Winter, Drumhead Savoy and Sehr Später Grosser Pontoise Wirsing.
Number of days for harvest: 160 to 210
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