Savoy cabbage varieties are divided into three categories: early, middle and late varieties. In the following, get to know the best-known representatives of each category and find out what makes savoy cabbage and how the individual varieties differ.
What types of savoy cabbage are there and when are their harvest times?
Savoy cabbage varieties are divided into early, middle and late varieties. Early varieties include Famosa (harvest period: June-August) and Harbinger 3 (May-July). Medium varieties are Goldvital (July-October), Melissa (July-September), Produsa (July-October) and Samantha (June-November). Late varieties are Cantasa (October-February), Darsa (October-December), Marner Grüfewi (September-December), Smaragd (September-December), Vertus 2 (from September) and Winterfürst 2 (October-February).
Savoy cabbage in profile
- Botanical name: Brassica oleracea convar. capitata var. sabauda L.
- Common names: Savoy cabbage, Welschkohl, Welschkraut, Schavur, Wirz or Köhli (Switzerland)
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Leaves: curly, depending on the variety, light green to dark or blue-green
- Flowers: cruciferous vegetables, small yellow flowers
- Winter hardiness: Depending on the variety up to -10 degrees
- Harvest time: Depending on the variety between June and February
Early, middle and late Savoy cabbage varieties
The difference between the individual varieties lies primarily in when the savoy cabbage is sown and harvested. Early Savoy cabbage varieties can be grown as early as February and planted outdoors in April. Late varieties, on the other hand, are sown in summer and can be harvested well into winter. Depending on the harvest time, it is also referred to as summer, autumn or winter savoy cabbage. The duration of cultivation also differs slightly depending on the variety: early varieties need around 13 to 26 weeks to develop, while late varieties need significantly longer at 26 to 40 weeks.
The most important early varieties
| Name | Planting outdoors | Harvest time |
|---|---|---|
| Famosa | Mid-March – end of May | Mid-June – mid-August |
| Savoy Hare 3 | Beginning of March – end of April | Mid-May – end of July |
The most important medium-sized savoy cabbage varieties
| Name | Planting outdoors | Harvest time |
|---|---|---|
| Goldvital | From March | July – October |
| Melissa | beginning of April – mid-May | Mid-July – mid-September |
| Produsa | Beginning of April – end of June | Mid-July – end of October |
| Samantha | End of March – June | June – November |
Late Savoy cabbage varieties
| Name | Planting outdoors | Harvest time |
|---|---|---|
| Cantasa | Mid-April – mid-June | Mid-October – end of February |
| Darsa | Beginning of May – mid-July | Mid-October – end of December |
| Marner Grüfewi | March to June | September to December |
| Emerald | Mid-May – end of June | Mid-September – end of December |
| Vertus 2 | May – June | From September |
| Winter Prince 2 | Mid-May – mid-June | Early October to mid-February |
The individual varieties also differ in leaf color, curl and taste. It's best to test different varieties and find out for yourself which type of savoy cabbage you like most.
Tip
Sow different types of savoy cabbage at different times so you can harvest savoy cabbage all year round and also taste different flavors.
