Savoy cabbage "Vertus 2"

* According to the structure of the head, Savoy cabbage is similar to white cabbage but differs from it in a strongly bubbly, corrugated structure of the leaves, a greater friability of the head and a delicate taste. Heads of cabbage have a variety of shapes: from round-flat and rounded to oval and cone-shaped. The leaves are coloured in various shades of green, in some varieties they are purple.
The requirements for growing conditions for Savoy cabbage are the same as for white cabbage. However, Savoy cabbage is less whimsical and grows on any soil and does not require special fertilizers. It perfectly tolerates bad climatic conditions and is more resistant to frost.
Savoy cabbage is highly valued as a nutritious and dietary vegetable crop. Its heads contain protein, ash substances, vitamins C, E, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, potassium, phosphorus and iron salts. This cabbage contains mannitol alcohol (a sugar substitute for diabetics, it is absent in other types of cabbage), as well as mustard oils and phytoncides. It is rich in amino acids, carbohydrates and pectins. This cabbage is very useful for children and the elderly. It is a good diuretic and prevents high blood pressure.
Savoy cabbage is still not very common among gardeners, as it is stored for no more than 2 months. But many do not know that it can be left under the snow for the winter right in the garden. In January-February, the snow is raked and heads are cut down and lowered into cold water for several minutes.
From Savoy cabbage, you can cook the first and second courses, use it in salads, or in fillings for pies. It is unsuitable for pickling.

Brassica oleracea var. sabauda.
Very useful for children and the elderly Biennial vegetable plant of the cabbage family. Cold-resistant. The requirements for growing conditions are the same as for white cabbage. However, Savoy cabbage is less whimsical, grows on any soil and does not require special fertilizers. It perfectly tolerates bad climatic conditions and is more resistant to frost.
Savoy cabbage is a healthy vegetable recommended for direct consumption. This type of cabbage is less common than white cabbage and differs from the latter in its strongly bubbly leaf structure, greater friability of the head and delicate taste. It is highly valued as a nutritious and dietary product. Its heads contain protein, ash substances, vitamins C, E, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, potassium, phosphorus and iron salts. Savoy cabbage contains mannitol alcohol (not found in other types of cabbage), as well as mustard oils and phytoncides. It is rich in amino acids, carbohydrates and pectins. This culture is very useful for children and the elderly. It is a good diuretic and prevents high blood pressure.