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There
are
more
than
200
varieties
of
capitata
(cabbage).
For
commercial
purposes,
cabbage
may
be
classified
into
five
types,
Pointed,
Red,
Danish,
Domestic,
and
Savoy.
Leading
Varieties |
Badger
Market |
early |
3
lb.,6
inches
in
diameter,
dark
blue-green
leaves,
firm
round
heads |
Yellows
or
disease
resistant |
Copenhagen
Market |
early |
4
lb.,
6
inches
in
diameter
heads
compact,
plant
vigorous |
Used
for
early
kraut
as
well
as
fresh |
Golden
Acre |
early |
3
lb.,
tightly
folded
well
balanced |
Yellows
resistant |
Marion
Market |
mid |
larger
courser
than
Copenhagen
market |
Yellows
resistant |
Round
Dutch |
mid |
Medium
small,
green,
smooth
leaved |
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Wisconsin
in
all
Seasons |
late |
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Used
most
widely
in
north
for
late
pack
sauerkraut |
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