Brassica oleracea capitata Cabbage (Cruciferae)

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Brassica oleracea capitata
Cabbage
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The Brassica oleracea capitata plant species is found in A cultivated form of B. oleracea. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cabbage.

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Latin Name:  Brassica oleracea capitata
Common Name:  Cabbage
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[1, 27, 46]. Cabbages are generally used as a cooked vegetable, though the shredded leaves can also be eaten in salads. Those leaves in the heart of the plant are more tender for this purpose, though they are also less nutritious because they have been excluded from the light[K]. Many people find that the raw leaves give them indigestion[K]. The leaves can be fermented and made into sauerkraut, used as a health food and said to be good for the digestive system[K]. By careful selection of cultivars, it is possible to harvest cabbages all year round[K]. Seeds - sprouted and added to salads. Very good eating[183].

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