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4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

Cabbage

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea

Category: Vegetables and Herbs

Description:
Cabbage is a hardy, easy-to-grow vegetable that can be grown in the spring or fall in Kansas. Most varieties are green, but some produce a red head. Cabbage is intolerant of our summer heat. It is a "cole crop" and is related to broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kale.

 Green Cabbage

Green Cabbage

 Red Cabbage

Red Cabbage