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Cabbage is grown in temperate climates, its season is from September to January and different varieties are distinguished, among which stand out:

• Savoy cabbage or smooth green-white cabbage: it is the most common.
• White cabbage or curly cabbage or Savoy cabbage.
• Red cabbage or purple cabbage.
• Chinese cabbage or Akusai.

• Cabbage: rich in vitamins C, A, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and folates.
• Cauliflower: rich in fiber, vitamin C, sulfur, and phosphorus.

Among its properties, its sulfur content stands out, making it a powerful antioxidant. It is also rich in vitamins A, C, E, and B and in minerals, especially sulfur and potassium. It is recommended for diabetics, prevents uric acid and cholesterol, promotes child growth, helps eliminate fats and prevents hypertension, provides antibodies, regulates the hormonal functioning of the thyroid and pituitary gland, and fights arthritis and rheumatism.

It is a very popular vegetable in European countries for its multiple health benefits.