ABSTRACT
Cabbage is an important winter vegetable crop widely cultivated in Eu rope and North America. It is also popular in the tropics and subtropics. It is cultivated for its tender, modified edible leaves, which form a compact structure called a head. Leaves are used for salad purposes, processed for pickles, sauerkraut, and cooked as a vegetable. Cabbage is a rich source of amino acids, vitamins A and C, and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, potassium, sodium, and iron.
