The History of Cabbage — From Bitter Weed to Human Invention

#HistoryOfCabbage #Cabbage #Brassica The history of cabbage begins with a bitter, sulphur-tasting weed clinging to sea cliffs near Dover, and ends in nearly every kitchen on Earth. From that one wild plant, farmers bred kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi, while two other bitter weeds gave us turnips, bok choy, napa cabbage, canola oil, and spicy brown mustard. Along the way you'll meet a Greek myth about a weeping king, a Korean scientist whose simple triangle mapped the whole family, and Captain James Cook, who tricked his sailors into eating sauerkraut. #TriangleOfU #Kimchi #Canola #CharlesDarwin #PlantBreeding #FoodHistory #HarvestHistory 0:00 – Intro: Why Kale, Canola Oil, and Mustard Are Family 1:14 – Origins: The Bitter Weed on the Cliffs of Dover 2:25 – Ancient & Medieval Era: From a Greek Myth to Charlemagne's Cabbage Heads 5:11 – The Second Weed: Turnips, Bok Choy, and Napa Cabbage 7:43 – Turning Point: Black Mustard and the Triangle of U 8:35 – The Boldest Feat?: Darwin, Tripled Genes, and Cauliflower's Secret 9:37 – Legacy: Captain Cook's Sauerkraut, Kimchi, and Coleslaw 11:14 – Conclusion: Who Really Invented Cabbage? If you enjoyed this story, subscribe to Harvest History and give the video a like so you don't miss the next one. Every bite has a story. Which member of the cabbage family surprised you most, and which one actually makes it onto your plate? Tell us in the comments.