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Brussels Sprouts are a member of the Cruciferous family of vegetables, and are related to cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and kale. The name comes from the fact that they were first cultivated widely during the Middle Ages in Belgium.
The edible portion of this crop is the "bud" or small cabbage-like head which grows in the axils of each leaf. Occasionally the tops are used as greens.
Brussels sprouts is a cool season vegetable that is considered a delicacy by many people. It is a crop that is exacting in both its soil and climatic requirements.
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Two varieties of Brussels sprouts and three varieties of kale were grown for demonstration purposes at the Horticulture Research Center(HRC) outside of Fort Collins, Colorado during the 2004 growing season. We started plants in the greenhouse on March 29th.
Brussels Sprouts Alvin R. Hamson, Extension Horticulturist 1992 FN 242 Brussels sprouts are so named because they were first cultivated in large quantities near Brussels, Belgium. This vegetable is generally considered a gourmet item.