These estimates for how long Cabbage Palmetto takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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The growing heart of the new fronds (also known as the terminal bud), gives the palm tree its “cabbage” name, since this can be harvested as a food and resembles a cabbage head in shape (this is the key ingredient for a “heart of palm salad”)" This is a discontinued practice since the palm will not survive without the terminal bud.2
The roots of the cabbage palm can spread to 8’ around the tree’s trunk, providing a solid base during storms.3
Cabbage Palm, Sabal Palmetto, swamp cabbage
Sabal palmetto (Walter) Lodd. ex Schult. & Schult. f.