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Topic: Vegetable Growing

Sunday, 9 August 2026, 8:02 am

You can use the whole sugarloaf cabbage, even the outer leaves.

In short:

People are interested in cabbage again because it is trendy online.

Many kinds of cabbage, like sugarloaf, are becoming popular.

What's next?

Chefs want people to try different cabbages and be creative.

Cabbage is usually a side dish, but now it's the main star.

Cabbage is the vegetable of the year, according to Google and Pinterest.

Cabbage is part of the brassica family, like broccoli and kale.

Duncan Welgemoed first tried sugarloaf cabbage in the UK.

Top chefs like Duncan Welgemoed love sugarloaf cabbage, a special kind of cabbage.

Sugarloaf cabbage is very popular, says Duncan Welgemoed.

Some people haven't tried sugarloaf cabbage, but it's very tasty.

Sugarloaf cabbage tastes sweet and has less sulfur than regular cabbage.

Duncan Welgemoed serves sugarloaf cabbage with butter, thyme, and Caesar dressing.

Sugarloaf cabbage is easy to use in many dishes, says Duncan Welgemoed.

You can eat sugarloaf cabbage raw or roasted, it's very versatile.

When you buy sugarloaf cabbage, it's enough for two people.

Sugarloaf cabbage is a one-time use, you don't need to find many uses for it.

Sweet, nutritious, and cheap

Duncan Welgemoed loves sugarloaf cabbage and it's easier to find now.

Before, sugarloaf cabbage was only available for a short time, but now it's more available.

Penny Reidy says sugarloaf cabbage is cheap and can be used in many ways.

Sugarloaf cabbage is a good source of vitamin C and fiber, says Penny Reidy.

You can use sugarloaf cabbage in salads, stir-fries, and as a wrap.

Sugarloaf cabbage has less sulfur and more sweetness than regular cabbage.

Sugarloaf cabbage is cheap and lasts a long time, says Penny Reidy.

If you forget about sugarloaf cabbage, it won't go bad quickly.

Sourcing sugarloaf

It's hard to find farmers who grow sugarloaf cabbage.

Paul Schreurs grows sugarloaf cabbage on his farm in Devon Meadows.

Paul Schreurs' family has grown cabbage for a long time and loves sugarloaf cabbage.

Sugarloaf cabbage is sweet and versatile, says Paul Schreurs.

You can eat sugarloaf cabbage raw or cooked, it's very easy to use.

Farmers might not grow sugarloaf cabbage if there isn't enough demand.

Sometimes, people try sugarloaf cabbage because they can't find other kinds of cabbage.

People who try sugarloaf cabbage often become fans and buy it again.

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