The removal of any leaves, which are the photosynthetic factories of the plant and needed for growth, can cause a growth reduction. However, be advised that the older, outer leaves will be very tough and would make "chewy" cabbage rolls.
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The cabbage plants in my garden have extremely large outer leaves, although they are just now forming heads. Can I cut the lower leaves off to make stuffed cabbage rolls without damaging the continuing growth?
Last Updated: January 08, 2008
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