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Purple Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra

Photo by Jellis
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Field Notes

Description:

These cabbage have different names can vary depending on the type of soil it is grown in. Example if they are grown in acidic soils, the leaves will be a reddish color, and in neutral soil they will be purple and with alkaline soil they will be more of a yellow - green color.

Habitat:

Spotted in a community garden.

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