Cabbage
Cabbage Biological name:Brassica oleracea Family:Brassicaceae Other names:कोबी (marathi),पत्ता गोबी ( hindi). cabbage is a leafy green,red(purple) or white in colour.It is biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dence leaved head's. Cabbage weights generally range from 500gm to 1000 grams.Green cabbage is most common.It is prone to several Nutrients deficiencies as well as to multiple pets &bacterial and fungal diseases. Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable.The sulforaphane found in cabbage may help protect against Cancer. There are several cultivar groups of cabbage each including many cultivars. 1) savoy:Characterized by crimped or curly leaves,mild flavor and tender texture. 2)spring green:Loose headed,commonly sliced and steamed. 3)Green:Light to dark green.slightly pointed heads. 4)Red:Smooth red leaves .after used for pickling or stewing. 5)white:smooth,pale green leaves. Chemical constituents of cabbage: Raw cabbage contains 92% ...