Brassica oleracea bullata gemmifera Brussel sprout (Cruciferae)

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Brassica oleracea bullata gemmifera
Brussel sprout
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The Brassica oleracea bullata gemmifera plant species is found in A cultivated form of B. oleracea. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Brussel sprout.

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Latin Name:  Brassica oleracea bullata gemmifera
Common Name:  Brussel sprout
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  Zenker.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Edible Uses: Leaf buds - raw or cooked[2, 16, 37, 46]. Well-grown plants produce an abundance of leaf-buds (looking rather like miniature cabbage heads) along the main stem at the leaf axils. These can be shredded and eaten raw in salads, though many people find them indigestible when eaten this way. They have a very nice cabbage flavour when cooked and are a very popular winter vegetable[K]. By careful selection of varieties, it is possible to harvest the buds from early September until late spring[K].

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