Can cabbage leaf (stalk leaf not the outer leaf) be eaten?

Question

I am growing white cabbages and as the cabbage heart develops there are other leaves growing below the heart off the main plant stalk. Can these leaves be eaten?

I am not referring to a cabbage in which the outer leaves are discarded, say when purchased and the outer leaves are damaged/soiled.

Answer 1

Found a few places suggesting it's safe (and nutritious) to eat the cabbage stalk/lower leaves:

• University of Florida
• Gardening Know How
• Sainsbury’s

Answer 2

I am cutting leaves from main stalk and flash cooking them like collard or other greens. Mmmh, very delicious, tasty and similar flavor and texture to other types. I would be careful not to over harvest them though because they are supporting the growth and nourishment of the plant while tha cabbage heads are maturing.

Answer 3

Yes, they can. I like to cut them off and use them in place of flour tortillas to make a breadless sandwich wrap!