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October 10 - Nappa Cabbage Selection & Availability Tips:

Also called Chinese cabbage, wong nga bok, siu choy (Chinese) and hakusai (Japanese), good quality nappa cabbage will be loose-leafed, and fairly heavy in relation to size. Green leaves are better than light yellow or white. Fairly thick and pliable leaves will be more tender and juicy.

Avoid cabbage that has thin, wilted leaves which are a sign of old product. Light-colored heads that are very solid mean all core and less taste. Flowering in the end of the cabbage means it has been grown too long.

Nappa cabbage is available year-round. Washington Napa cabbage is available during September and October.

OASIS has much more information on cabbage.

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