Home / Export / Agriculture Cabbage Cabbage is a popular cultivar of the species Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) of the family Brassicaceae (or Cruciferae) and is a leafy green vegetable. History Cabbage consumption in Atlantic Canada is traditionally high and is often grown by farmers producing other vegetables. Preparation/Consumption The only part of the cabbage plant that is normally eaten is the leafy head. Cabbage is used in a variety of dishes for its naturally spicy flavour. It is the principal ingredient in coleslaw and sauerkraut. PEI Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C. Industry Vegetables Companies Harvest WholesaleMcKenna Bros. (1989) LimitedPEI Vegetable Growers Co-op Scientific Name Brassica oleracea Related Agriculture Products Rutabaga Vegetables Rutabagas (Brassica napus Napobrassica group) are closely related to cole crops. Both white and yellow fleshed... Learn More Turnip Vegetables Turnips (Brassica rapa Rapifera group) are closely related to Chinese cabbage and mustards. It is a biennial b... Learn More Carrots Vegetables Carrots (Daucus carota) are a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, red, white, and yellow ... Learn More
