Fresh Field Cabbage
Dense, crisp heads harvested fresh to order.
1,200 head available in stock
- Botanical / Variety
- Brassica oleracea var. capitata
- Grading Standard
- Grade 1
- Packaging
- Loose / crate
- Farm Origin
- Machakos, Kenya
- Shelf Life
- 2 to 4 weeks under cool conditions
- Minimum order
- 1 head
Storage & Freshness
- Store in a cool, shaded larder or walk-in cold room (2°C – 8°C).
- Maintain 90–95% relative humidity to preserve leaf turgidity.
- Leave protective outer wrapper leaves intact until ready for preparation.
- Refrigerate cut halves in breathable food-grade wrap for up to 10 days.
Culinary Profile
Crisp, sweet, and mild with a refreshing peppery crunch.
Traditional Kenyan steamed cabbage with carrots and onionsFresh shredded coleslaw, wraps, and crunchy saladsFermented sauerkraut, kimchi, or hearty vegetable broths
Nutritional Highlights
Rich in natural vitamins, essential minerals, and antioxidants:
- High in Glucosinolates and dietary antioxidants
- Excellent source of Vitamin K1 (blood clotting & bone strength)
- Packed with Vitamin C, Folate, and natural digestive fiber
Cultivation, Soil Care & Packhouse Dispatch
Harvested at dawn while dew keeps leaves crisp; trimmed with 2 protective outer wrapper leaves. All crops harvested at Waingo Farm are monitored for optimal sugar-to-acid brix ratios and dry-matter density, washed in potable borehole water, and graded to Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) fresh produce benchmarks.
Product & Harvest Details
Field-grown cabbage harvested early morning to retain moisture and crispness. Ideal for families, restaurants, schools, and institutional caterers.
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