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'Melissa Savoy' Cabbage

Sub-Category:	Savoy Late-Season

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Description:	Late, light-green, solid, slightly flattened, 2- to 4-pound heads surrounded by dark blue-green, waxy, wrapper leaves. Vigorous grower in cold wet conditions. Flavor improves with cold weather.
Days To Maturity:	85
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Overall: (4.0 Stars) Taste: (4.0 Stars) Yield: (4.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (4.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 09/04/2008 by tmitch - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Jefferson, New York, United States Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
I grew this variety for the first time this year. Grew very well with nice mild savoy flavor. I've made it into slaw and have fried it and it is great both ways.

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