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 Cabbage

Everyone seems to know about those giant Alaskan cabbages. A gardener I really respect around here grows a monster every year. It's impressive. I haven't tried to do it, but I understand that the world record cabbage growers in Palmer use a secret fertilizer formula and a drip system to feed the plant.

The variety which has really taken off here is Melissa, a curly-leaved cabbage from Territorial Seeds. It has a sweet taste, almost like lettuce, and creates the best salads.

Early Acre

January King

Melissa