Ever wonder what is
the secret of Chinese
people ever youthfulness? It is cabbage!
Rich in phyto-nutrients, this cool season leafy
vegetable belongs to the "brassica" family of vegetables, which also
include brussels sprouts,
cauliflower,
bok choy, kale and broccoli. It is one of the
widely cultivated crops around the world.
Scientific name: Brassica oleracea (capitata
group).
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| Light green variety | Savoy-cabbage | Red-cabbage |
Structurally, cabbage consists of clusters of
stiff leaves superimposed in compact layers giving it a round or
globular shape. Several different varieties are cultivated worldwide
including green, purple red and savoy (loose wrinkled leaves).
Bok
choy
or "chinese-cabbage" features similar appearance, but
derived from different species of the same brassica genus. Bok choy
distinguishingly has vigorous growth pattern. The whole plant has long
cylindrical shape comprising of short, compact leaves.
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