Leyte : pitsay

chinese white cabbage (Brassica rapa ssp. chinensis) Family: Brassicaceae

Vernacular Names: pitsay, petsay

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: leaves

Cultivated/Foraged: Planted

Market presence of vegetable:marketed

Habitat: garden

Availability: harvestable 1 month after planting;
all year round

Other uses: feeds for pigs (rejects)

Dishes:sautéed, law-uy, nilat-an baka, nilat-an baboy



Study site:
Brgy. Ferdinand E. Marcos, Calubian, Leyte
Brgy. Kansungka, Baybay, Leyte


iVeg