National Cabbage Day

Cabbage is one of the most popular and useful vegetables. It grows in many countries around the world. The plant is hardy and can quickly adapt to different climatic conditions. You can prepare a huge number of delicious dishes from cabbage. In honor of this healthy vegetable, National Cabbage Day is every year on February 17. This is a great way to remember this vegetable and try delicious and healthy dishes with cabbage.

History

This holiday was created by American farmers and agricultural workers who grow cabbage on an industrial scale for sale and subsequent consumption. On this day in the United States and many other countries, master classes are held on growing cabbage and cooking dishes with it. Farmers hold contests for the biggest cabbage grown last summer. In many US cities, there are competitions for eating cabbage as quickly as possible.

Interesting Facts

• Cabbage is a vegetable loved by both adults and children. It is a very useful and valuable product.
• Cabbage is one of the oldest vegetables grown by humans.
• Cabbage contains antioxidants—substances that help prevent aging.
• There are many rare vitamins in cabbage that are not found in other vegetables and fruits.
• Cabbage has more vitamin C than lemons and oranges, so it positively affects immunity and can help prevent infectious diseases.
• Cabbage is part of many traditional medicine recipes.

How to Celebrate

To celebrate this holiday, you should prepare an original and delicious dish with cabbage. There are a huge number of recipes.

When choosing a cabbage, you should pay attention to its appearance. It should be firm to the touch, not loose, and light green in color. This vegetable can be stewed, added to soups, or used in pancakes and pies with cabbage filling. Cabbage has high nutritional value and tastes good. You can arrange a fun party for friends on this day, dressed up in costumes of vegetables and fruits. It is also a good idea to read books about growing cabbage and its benefits. In addition to white cabbage, you can serve broccoli or red cabbage at the festive table.

When is National Cabbage Day in 2025?

National Cabbage Day is observed on February 17 each year.

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