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Distribution: Important growing areas are West and Mid Europe, Japan, and North America. Prefers rich soil with good water supply, resistant to light frost.
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH DILL Servings: 4 2 T. softened unsalted butter 1/4 tsp. dried dill 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds, chopped 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed salt and pepper Trim sprouts, and cut and 'X' into the base of each. In a bowl, blend together the butter, dill, caraway seeds, salt and pepper.
A high intake of glucosinolate-containing cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleraceae), has been linked to a decreased cancer risk, but the underlying mechanism is still unclear.
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.
Welbaum, G.E. 1993. Brussels sprouts as an alternative crop for southwest Virginia. p. 573-576. In: J. Janick and J.E. Simon (eds.), New crops. Wiley, New York.
Look up farms who grow or raise Brussels Sprouts in the Puget Sound region of Western Washington State and read detailed profiles of farms showing hours and days of operation, products offered and maps and directions.
Brussels sprouts are the compact vegetative buds that develop along the stem of the Brussels sprouts plant. They should be harvested when the buds are firm, but not overmature which is indicated by splitting of the outer leaves.
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