Cabbages have been in cultivation for 3,ooo years or so, but the cabbage we know today is a fairly recent development, probably dating from the Middle Ages. Cabbage can be found growing in the wild throughout Europe, but this form is more akin with broccoli than the hearted varieties with which we are familiar. Cabbages come in various forms and colours. It needs cooler temperatures so we are only able to grow it during the winter months.
