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Cole crops-Cabbage-introduction - importance
The word cole was originated from the word Caules means stem.They
are originated single wild species wild cliff cabbage known as “Cole worts”
Brassica oleracea var silvestris. They belongs to family Cruciferae and
genus Brassica.
Among the cole crops only cabbage and cauliflower are grown in
India and khol rabi is grown in foreign countries. The vegetable under cole
crops grown all over the world is cauliflower. In India cabbage, cauliflower
grown states are U. P., Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Punjab
and Haryana. Cole crops occupied in large area in winter with India. They are
rich sources of vitamin C. cabbage juice is used as a remedy against
poisonous monsoon. Some extract of these cole crops are used to cover
wounds and ulcers. They are eaten raw as well as cooked. They have
protective property against bowel cancer.

All brassica species contain glucosinolates, which is crushed leaves is
broken down by the enzyme myrosinge giving a bitter taste.
Six varieties of Brassica species are.
1. Brassica oleracea var capitata - Cabbage
2. Brassica oleracea var botrytis - cauliflower
3. Brassica oleracea var gongiloides - knoll khol
4. Brassica oleracea var gemmifera - burssel sprout
5. Brassica oleracea var italica - sprouting broccoli
6. Brassica oleracea var acephala - kale

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