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About 40 species, native mainly to Eurasia. Five species have become naturalised in southern Africa. This genus includes some important species used as vegetables, herbs and spices:
Resembling tiny, tightly closed cabbage heads, Brussels sprouts are members of the cabbage family, and were first widely cultivated in 16th-century Belgium. They grow in closely packed rows on a tall, thick stalk, and have a pungent, slightly bitter flavor.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS Brussels sprouts gets its name from Brussels, Belgium. The plant is a close relative of cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower, but is slower growing.
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1 United States Standards for Grades of Brussels Sprouts1 Grades 51.2250 U. S. No. 1. 51.2251 U.S. No. 2. Unclassified 51.2252 Unclassified. Application of Tolerances 51.2253 Application of tolerances. 51.2254 Basis for calculating percentages. Definitions 51.2255 Well colored.
I am not a master gardener and I have only grown Brussels sprouts once and that was near Seattle, Washington. The experience was an interesting one for me, so I almost hate to spoil it for you.
This file contains Brussel sprouts gardening information including varieties, climate, growing transplants, to seed outdoors for a fall crop, soils, irrigation, insect control, harvesting, and even cooking/serving.
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