Is purple cabbage real?

Table of Contents:

1. Is purple cabbage real?
2. What causes cabbage to rot in the garden?
3. What is the black stuff on cabbage?
4. Is it safe to eat cabbage with Tipburn?
5. Can you use normal cabbage instead of Chinese cabbage?

Is purple cabbage real?

Purple cabbage, also referred to as red cabbage, belongs to the Brassica genus of plants. This group includes nutrient-dense vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kale. It tastes similar to green cabbage.

What causes cabbage to rot in the garden?

Introduction. Black rot, caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc), is a significant disease of cabbage and other crucifer crops worldwide. ... The pathogen can also survive in cruciferous weeds, such as yellow rocket, Shepherd's purse, and wild mustard, as well as in crop debris in the field.

What is the black stuff on cabbage?

Pepper spot is a physiological disorder that affects the white midrib tissues of Napa cabbage. Other names for "pepper spot" include gomasho, meaning "fleck," and black speck, black fleck, black leaf speck, petiole spot, and vein necrosis.

Is it safe to eat cabbage with Tipburn?

It doesn't kill the plant and it isn't caused by a pest or pathogen. Instead, it is thought to be an environmental change and nutrient deficiency. If harvested early, the vegetable will still be edible. Internal tipburn of cole crops affects such foods as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.

Can you use normal cabbage instead of Chinese cabbage?

If you don't have Napa Cabbage or just would like an alternative, you can substitute equal amounts of: Bok choy - Use either baby bok choy or the standard large bok choy. OR - Swap out with green cabbage. This cabbage will take longer to cook.