This head cabbage produces abundant thick, stiff leaves, which are roughly blistered. In cold weather, the outer leaves change their fairly dark glaucous green color for a purple or wine red color at the tips. The very tight leaves form a large, firm, round apple, slightly flattened on top, which develops late and keeps for a long time. This lateness is compensated by exceptional cold resistance which goes down to -6°C. Since its growth is very long, it is sown as soon as possible in spring. It is delicious grated in salads and stir-fries or stews with meat and potatoes.
Pontoise cabbage also has the following names: Pontoise winter cabbage, Hermitage cabbage, January King cabbage, Large Hardy Winter, Drumhead Savoy and Sehr Später Grosser Pontoise Wirsing.
Number of days for harvest: 160 to 210
