Having savoy cabbage in your own garden is a luxury. Savoy cabbage is not only delicious, but also easy to care for, decorative and very he althy. Find out below what you need to know about the harvest time of your savoy cabbage and what you should pay attention to when harvesting.
When is the harvest time for savoy cabbage?
The harvest time for savoy cabbage varies depending on the variety: early varieties are ready to harvest from May or June, medium varieties from June or July and late varieties from September or October until winter. Winter savoy cabbage can even be harvested until February.
Early, middle and late Savoy cabbage varieties
Savoy cabbage is divided into three categories, which say a lot about the harvest time:
- Early varieties: Are sown from early/mid-March to April and can be harvested from May or June
- Medium varieties: Are sown from the end of March and harvested from June or July.
- Late varieties: Are planted from March to May and harvested from September or October, often well into winter.
Here we have put together a detailed overview of the individual savoy cabbage varieties and their harvest time for you. Early varieties have a development time of 13 to 26 weeks, while late varieties take up to 40 weeks to develop need.
Harvest savoy cabbage little by little
Savoy cabbage can be harvested continuously as long as you proceed correctly: always harvest the outer, lower leaves and leave the heart undamaged. Be sure to use a clean, sharp knife to avoid infection.
Harvest savoy cabbage completely
Alternatively, you can of course also harvest the entire Savoy cabbage. To do this, cut the stem cleanly directly above the ground. You can store the savoy cabbage in the refrigerator for up to a week.
The special feature: winter savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is hardy down to -10 degrees and can easily survive German winters with a little winter protection. This is where winter savoy cabbage comes into play: Not only can late savoy cabbage often be harvested into February, there are also varieties that are not planted until October and are therefore ready to harvest in March. Ask your specialist retailer for the appropriate seeds!
Tip
Sow your savoy cabbage at the specified times to prevent it from flowering. If it is still starting to develop flowers, harvest it as quickly as possible because the flower development will cause it to lose its taste.
