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A hardy Scottish heritage variety introduced in 1834, developed by market gardeners near Musselburgh, outside Edinburgh, an important 19th-century market-gardening center supplying the city. Its early origins are thought to trace back to French parentage, particularly Rouen types such as Gros-Court.
Renowned for its exceptional cold tolerance in harsh winters, withstanding extreme snow and freezing conditions, and can be harvested from autumn through spring. It is characterized by shorter, very thick white shanks and broad, dark green leaves, setting it apart from longer-stemmed varieties. Highly valued for its sweeter, non-pungent flavour. A fine texture.
Although no longer grown widely on a large commercial scale, it remains highly popular with home gardeners and is celebrated for both its reliability in cold climates and its enduring heritage significance.
A hardy Scottish heritage variety introduced in 1834, developed by market gardeners near Musselburgh, outside Edinburgh, an important 19th-century market-gardening center supplying the city. Its early origins are thought to trace back to French parentage, particularly Rouen types such as Gros-Court.
Renowned for its exceptional cold tolerance in harsh winters, withstanding extreme snow and freezing conditions, and can be harvested from autumn through spring. It is characterized by shorter, very thick white shanks and broad, dark green leaves, setting it apart from longer-stemmed varieties. Highly valued for its sweeter, non-pungent flavour. A fine texture.
Although no longer grown widely on a large commercial scale, it remains highly popular with home gardeners and is celebrated for both its reliability in cold climates and its enduring heritage significance.