Brassica - Wikipedia
Almost all parts of some species have been developed for food, including the root (swede, turnip), stems (kohlrabi), leaves (cabbage, collard greens, kale), flowers (cauliflower, broccoli, romanesco broccoli), buds (Brussels sprouts, cabbage), and seeds (many, including mustard seed, and oil-producing rapeseed).
Brassica oleracea - Wikipedia
Brassica oleracea is a plant species from the family Brassicaceae that includes many common cultivars used as vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, Savoy cabbage, kohlrabi, and gai lan. It was most likely first brought into cultivation in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Brassica Leaves - A Healthy Bonus from your Garden - GrowVeg
2011年10月14日 · Brassica leaves are packed full of vitamins but which ones taste best when cooked and which should end up on the compost heap? We tested collards, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, kale, rutabaga (swede) and broccoli to find out
Brassica Vegetable Guide: 15 Types of Brassicas - MasterClass
2021年6月7日 · Brassica vegetables are part of the genus Brassicaceae, or mustard family. Brassicas are also categorized as cruciferous vegetables (Cruciferae), or members of the cabbage family. Brassicas are among the most commonly cultivated vegetables in the world, and some of the most nutritious vegetables you can eat.
Brassicaceae - Wikipedia
Stems carry leaves or the stems may be leafless (in Caulanthus), and some species lack stems altogether. The leaves do not have stipules, but there may be a pair of glands at base of leaf stalks and flower stalks. The leaf may be seated or have a leafstalk.
Brassica | Cruciferous, Edible, Nutritious | Britannica
2024年11月25日 · Brassica plants are pungent herbs with a diversity of growth habits. The plants generally have lobed or entire leaves, arranged alternately, and are often waxy and bluish green in colour. Many species are biennials. The four-petaled flowers are usually borne in clusters and bear dry fruits known as siliques or silicles, depending on their length.
Brassica rapa (Rapifera Group) - North Carolina Extension …
Young leaves are great in a salad or older leaves can be sautéed. The genus name Brassica is Latin for cabbage. Grow this plant in fertile, moist well-drained soil in full sun and water as needed to keep the soil lightly moist. They germinate quickly and mature in about 8 weeks.
Brassica - CropForLife Agriculture
2024年7月1日 · Brassica leaves and stems: Brassica leaves and stems are the edible parts of the Brassica plant and are used as a food source for humans and livestock. They are a good source of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Brassica rapa var. rosularis - North Carolina Extension Gardener …
Edible leaves raw or cooked. The fruit dries and splits when ripe. Small, insignificant, yellow 4-petaled flowers. The cup shaped, very dark green, shiny leaves are arranged in a dense rosette are either smooth or crinkled.
14 Types of Brassica to Grow | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
2023年5月26日 · The brassica family includes nutritious vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale and Brussels sprouts. These plants are genetically similar and share many characteristics, such as being hardy and requiring fertile, free-draining soil.