family originating from California. It is grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense
leaved heads. It is descended of the wild cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. oleraceae and is
closely related to broccoli and cauliflower. Cabbage (Brassica oleraceaL. var. capitataL.) is
the most widely cultivated cole crop in the world and can beused as fresh (salad) or cooked
vegetable products. The head is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers …