Cabbage all year round: Cabbage recipes & information
1. Kalettes
Season: November–March
Kalettes are a cross between spring sprouts and Brussels sprouts. Try them in a winter Buddha bowl or with gnocchi!
2. Weisskabis
Season: year-round
Whether for cabbage rolls, coleslaw, or pulled pork burgers – white cabbage is versatile. It is most often found in the form of sauerkraut.
3. Kale
Season: October–March
Whether in a smoothie, as chips, or in a salad: kale strengthens your immune system! It tastes best after the first frost.
4. Chinakohl
Season: May–March
Chinese cabbage is a great addition to a delicious Mah-Meh. But it's also fantastic roasted in the oven with almonds and lemon.
5. Wirz
Season: year-round
Savoy cabbage is rich in vitamin C and strengthens the immune system. It is particularly easy to digest if you add a teaspoon of baking soda to the cooking water.
6. Romanesco
Season: May–November
The nutty Romanesco goes perfectly with spaghetti or in a warming soup with a dollop of whipped cream.
Did you know? Broccoli and cauliflower are summer vegetables: they are in season from May to November.
7. Red cabbage
Season: year-round
What would winter be without red cabbage? Cooked with apples, served with chestnuts, or baked in the oven. Anything goes.
8. Brussels sprouts
Season: September–January
Whether fried, roasted, or steamed, Brussels sprouts are tender and delicate. Tip: Cut a cross in the stem to ensure the sprouts cook evenly.
9. Spitzkohl
Season: June–February
Finely sliced pointed cabbage is a secret tip when served as a salad with nuts, parsley and crème fraîche.
10. Broccoli
Season: May–November
A versatile and easily digestible cabbage, rich in vitamins, perfect for soups, pasta, gratins, and more. This summer/autumn variety retains its vibrant green color if you blanch it briefly. Did you know? You can also eat broccoli raw: the raw florets, finely chopped, are delicious in salads.
11. Pak Choi
Season: April–November
Pak choi is a close relative of Chinese cabbage. It is a common ingredient in Asian stir-fries. It is a typical summer and autumn cabbage, with a season lasting until November.
12. Ground kohlrabi
Season: July–April
Raw kohlrabi is perfect as a crunchy dipping vegetable. Cooked, it has a slightly sweet taste – kohlrabi puree is especially popular with children!
