Shetland is an ancient cabbage landrace that has been grown on the Shetland Islands since the 17th century. Unlike modern uniform hybrids, the plant possesses significant variability of traits.
Morphologically, the variety is distinguished by a loose cabbage head core and a characteristic peppery taste. It was traditionally used both in local cuisine for preparing soups and as a forage crop for livestock.
Studies confirm that some specimens of this landrace exhibit resistance to clubroot, which makes it a significant object for the conservation of genetic diversity and breeding work.
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