Cabbage
Widely available in Bangladesh through winter, cabbage goes into everything from salads to curries; Insaf sells one variety of cabbage.
Cabbage is a winter vegetable with tightly layered leaves, eaten both raw and cooked. It is a good source of vitamin C and fibre, which supports healthy digestion.
Cabbage is one of Bangladesh's most popular winter vegetables, showing up in village markets across the country during the rabi season.
Growing it in Bangladesh
- Sowing time
- Insaf's ISL-43 variety can be sown from July to February and is ready to harvest in just 55-60 days.
- Weather & soil
- This variety tolerates rain and high heat, though the cool rabi-season weather gives the best yields.
- Care
- Ensure good drainage — do not let water stand in the field
- Keep up regular care until the heads feel firm and heavy
- Check leaves regularly for pests