Cabbage

In season in SW Michigan

In season

Months from the MSU Extension seasonal availability guide. Weather shifts dates a little each year.

Key nutrients

%DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+. Values are USDA lab averages scaled to the serving; your harvest may differ.

Wellness

A cup of chopped raw cabbage has about 22 calories, 68 mcg of vitamin K (56% DV) and 33 mg of vitamin C (36% DV). (USDA) The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says vitamin K is important for blood clotting and healthy bones, and that people who take the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin) should get about the same amount of vitamin K each day. (NIH ODS) NIH ODS also says the body needs vitamin C to make collagen, which helps wounds heal, and that vitamin C improves absorption of iron from plant foods and helps the immune system work properly. (NIH ODS)

Pick, store and use

• Store

  Remove wilted or damaged outer leaves, then bag or wrap and refrigerate at 41°F or below. It stays fresh for several weeks. (MSU Extension)

• Use

  Cut out the core before using. (MSU Extension)

• Freeze

  Choose freshly picked, solid heads. Frozen cabbage is only good for cooking. (MSU Extension)

Where to get it nearby

No farm in our directory lists cabbage by name yet. Many farm markets carry more than their listing says, so it's worth asking.

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