Cauliflower (አበባ ጎመን)

Ethiopia cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) is a vegetable in high demand because of its characteristic white, pink or purple curd or cheese-like head. Its first home was the northern eastern tip of southern Europe, maybe Cyprus, in the 100’s AD. Some Roman scholars referred to the cabbage family plant as the tastiest amongst its genus. Ethiopia has only recently began to cultivate cauliflower in both family grower farms and large farms. The main export destination of the local produce has been neighboring Djibouti, which also doubles as an overseas gateway with its strategic port. The country grows the snow white curd variety in the Amhara region, with this variety now common in the North Gondar zone.