White heads
- Characteristics
- Compact heads of smooth pale leaves
White/green cabbage
White and green headed cabbages form compact, rounded heads of smooth leaves that can be eaten raw or cooked.
- Head shape
- Compact and rounded
- Leaf surface
- Smooth
Types and forms
Green heads
- Characteristics
- Compact heads of smooth green leaves
Try it in the kitchen
Regione Lombardia describes finely sliced raw cabbage in salads and cooked cabbage. Our suggestion: slice a white or green head thinly and dress it with olive oil and lemon, or cook broader pieces with white beans.
A compact head and crisp leaves
Regione Lombardia recommends heavy, compact heads with crisp, unblemished leaves. Choose a white or green head for the food described here, and check the smooth leaf surface that separates it from savoy cabbage.
