We are told by Botanists that all of the Cabbage family, which consist of, not only every variety of cabbage, Red, White, and Savoy, but all the cauliflower, broccoli, kale, and brussels sprouts, have their origin in the wild cabbage of Europe (Brassica oleracea), a plant with green, wavy leaves, much resembling charlock, found growing wild at Dover in England, and other parts of Europe. This plant, was mostly restricted to the sea-shore, and grew only on chalky or calcareous soils.
The cultivated cabbage was first introduced into England by the Romans, and from there nearly all the kinds cultivated in this country were originally brought.
However, this is strange because the plant was from England in the first place
Just a growing note: Make sure you cover your Goseberrys with a net because little love to feed off the buds.
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