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Cabbage - Brassica Oleracea Var. Capitata - Agriculture In India

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a leafy green, red, or white vegetable from the Brassica oleracea family. It has thick stems and large, floppy leaves that grow close together. The leaves are smooth, round, and slightly notched at the margins. Cabbage thrives in cool, moist climates with temperatures between 15-20?C, which makes places like India ideal for its cultivation. It grows best in light, well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5. Light soils are preferable for early crops, while heavy soils are better suited for late crops. The domestication of cabbage is believed to have occurred in ancient Europe before 1000 BC, although it has been used in cuisine since ancient times and is native to Asia Minor and Eastern Europe. Cabbage is low in calories but high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, containing fiber, folate, potassium, magnesium, vitamins A and K, vitamin C, manganese, and phytonutrients. Some studies suggest that cabbage may offer health benefits, including reducing inflammation, supporting heart health, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol levels. Cabbages were cultivated in the field at Nabin Nagar, West Bengal, India, on 30/11/2023. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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