The waxy bloom of Savoy cabbage is a qualitative varietal trait, which is evaluated visually on an intensity scale during breeding descriptions.
In the reference
21
varieties
crop Savoy cabbage,
where this is mentioned in the description.
Most Savoy cabbage varieties are characterized by a weak waxy bloom, which is a distinctive feature of this variety. Exceptions are rare and are classified as varieties with a strong or dense leaf surface coating.
The bloom performs a protective function, reducing the rate of moisture evaporation from the surface of the crinkled leaves and preventing the leaf blade from being wetted by precipitation. In breeding practice, the lack of quantitative measurement methods is compensated for by a visual assessment of the trait's intensity degree.
General information about the subject — on the page
Waxy bloom.
Varieties of Savoy cabbage mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.