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- Family: Brassicaceae
- Species: Brassica oleracea
- Cultivar group: Germmifera Group
- Origin: Brussels, Belgium
- Growing season: Autumn-Spring
- Grow in bunches of 20-40
- Very high in Vitamin K and Vitamin C
- May protect against colon cancer
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Grown as early as the 1200s, Brussel (or Brussels) sprouts originate from the region of Belgium known as Brussels, which is where the name is derived.
Brought to the United States from France, brussels sprouts were not produced until the 1800s in the United States.
Brussels sprouts have the appearance of miniature cabbage, and contain many essential vitamins and minerals for humans.
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Brussel Sprouts Questions
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How do you cook brussel sprouts plain so they are not BITTER???? 1 AnswerHowdy we love brussel sprouts at our house. I actually do my in the microwave. I dump the whole bag in microwave safe dish with cover and add 2 Tablespoons of w... read more -
hello there, I am having brussel sprout issues. my plants are almost a foot high, when do they start producing those lil gems, ????Liz 1 AnswerAccording to Gardenpatch.com "The sprouts form in the leaf axils (the point between where the leaf joins the stem) and can be harvested around 3 months after pl... read more
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Standing at work, waiting for the next shift...Today gotta make Punkin Pie's...Discovered my Bunny likes Brussel Sprouts so thats cool!
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I swear Alex hasn't stopped talking all morning, not even paused for breath. Topics include castles, armour & brussel sprouts. Head. Hurts.
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Ugh! Got stuck behind a truck hauling what porta-potties. Smelled of brussel sprouts boiled in piss. *gag* For like 5 miles!!!!
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@GroceryOutlet mmmmm Brussel sprouts and roast potatoes!
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This minute I'm pondering eating some brussel sprouts covered in hollandaise.
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