Savoy Perfection is a well-known savoy-type cabbage prized for its heavily crinkled, tender leaves and mild flavor. Savoy cabbages differ from smooth-leaved types in their puckered, blistered foliage and looser, more delicate heads. This variety produces broad, semi-flattened heads of five to eight pounds with a fine texture that many cooks prefer for wraps, braises, and soups. It is more cold tolerant than most smooth cabbages and often improves in sweetness after frost, making it a good choice for fall harvest. The crinkled leaves are notably tender and less fibrous than storage cabbages. Savoy Perfection rewards a longer, cooler growing season and rich soil with attractive, high-quality heads.
Flavor Profile
Mild, sweet, and delicate with tender leaves that are less sulfurous than smooth cabbage, excellent cooked.
Visual Characteristics
Semi-flat heads with deeply crinkled, blistered blue-green savoy leaves and a loose, ruffled wrapper.
Growing Tips
Best grown for a fall crop in cool weather; the tender crinkled leaves reward rich soil and steady moisture.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.