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Collecting Cabbage Seeds: A Biennial Challenge

Cabbage is a biennial needing cool temperatures around the head to bolt. If it flowers, let pods dry to light brown before picking. Lower pods dry first; green pods rarely yield viable seed even if dried off the plant. Store seed cool and plant in fall.

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