Are you looking for a hardy and versatile vegetable to add to your garden? Consider the Brassica oleracea var. Late Flat Dutch Cabbage, also known as Late Flat Dutch Cabbage. This biennial/perennial plant can grow up to 1.2 meters tall and is not frost tender, making it a great addition to any garden. It blooms from May to August, with seeds ripening from July to September. Bees pollinate its hermaphrodite flowers, making it a self-fertile plant. This cabbage plant thrives in well-drained soil and can tolerate light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils. It prefers moist soil and can grow in semi-shade or no shade. The plant is also known for its tolerance to maritime exposure. Originally native to coastal southern and western Europe, this Wild Cabbage species can tolerate salt and lime. Its natural occurrence is typically restricted to limestone sea cliffs, such as the ones found on both sides of the English Channel. Visit usda.gov for more information about the Brassica oleracea and consider adding Late Flat Dutch Cabbage to your garden today.