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Spring greens
|Pronunciation: sp-ring gr-eens|
Subscribe to our app – try 1 month for freeThe first young, tender cabbages of the year are called Spring greens. Discover when they are available, and top tips to store, prepare and cook with them.
What are spring greens?
Spring greens are the first cabbages of the year. They have fresh, loose heads without the hard heart of other cabbages.
How to prepare spring greens
Remove the leaves from the centre, wash gently and shred.
How to cook spring greens
Add spring greens at the end of a stir-fry, or use in winter soups and stews. They are delicious sliced, steamed and drizzled with melted butter. Take care not to overcook, as the leaves will develop a rank flavour and smell.
Check out our spring greens recipes.
How to store spring greens
Store in the fridge and use within a couple of days.
When are spring greens in season?
Spring greens are at their peak from April to June.
Learn how to grow your own spring greens from the experts at Gardeners’ World.
Choose the best spring greens
Choose fresh, firm leaves. Reject wilted plants.
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