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Cabbage (Patta Gobi) vs Lettuce
Compare Brassica oleracea var. capitata with Lactuca sativa. Both appear in the vegetable category of Plont’s catalog. Use their recorded differences to prepare questions for your nursery.
Growing conditions side by side
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| Catalog field | Cabbage (Patta Gobi) | Lettuce |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical name | Brassica oleracea var. capitata | Lactuca sativa |
| Hindi name (draft) | पत्तागोभी | सलाद पत्ता |
| Other catalog names | patta gobi, band gobi, cabbage | salad patta, lettuce |
| Light starting point | Full sun (6+ hours) | Partial sun (3–5 hours) |
| Approximate growing range | 8–25°C | 5–25°C |
| Catalog care estimate | Moderate | Easy |
What differs for your space?
Cabbage (Patta Gobi) is listed for full sun (6+ hours), while Lettuce is listed for partial sun (3–5 hours). Record how many hours of direct sun your intended spot receives and confirm the match locally.
Cabbage (Patta Gobi) has a recorded range of 8–25°C; Lettuce is listed at 5–25°C. The recorded ranges overlap from 8 to 25°C. That overlap compares the draft entries; it is not proof that either plant will suit the spot.
Cabbage (Patta Gobi) is marked moderate, compared with easy for Lettuce. Treat that as a planning estimate, then ask which care tasks each plant needs in your conditions.
Make the next care decision at the pot.
A comparison cannot set a watering date. Check moisture first: pot size, growing mix and current weather change how quickly a container dries. Record what you notice and decide when to check again.
Read the RHS guide to watering containers for general container advice, or use Plont’s plant observation checklist. The RHS source supports this general advice; it does not verify the species-specific draft values above.
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