Brussels sprouts are a cultivar or produced variant of Brassica oleracea, the same plant species that yields kohlrabi, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and many other widely consumed food crops.

To grow Brussels sprouts in the garden, plant in midsummer for a late autumn harvest. Sow seed a half inch deep, 12-15 inches apart with 24-30 inches between rows.

Brussels sprouts can tolerate fairly cold temperatures. Many years I've been able to leave the plants out in the garden well past Thanksgiving and sometimes to Christmas as long as it didn’t get ...

Brussels sprouts have long been under-appreciated by many, but now they proudly join other conveniently packaged vegetables in produce aisles and at farmers markets. They’re loaded with good nutrition ...

Heat and lushness define the garden in July, so it’s hard to even think about one of the last of the season’s vegetables to mature, namely Brussels sprouts. But that tardiness also prompted a ...

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Blanch the garlic slices in boiling salted water. Drain well on absorbent paper. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep sided frying pan or saucepan.

Brussels sprouts can be started from seeds or small plants. But, as Jim points out, because this vegetable does not enjoy wide popularity, it may be hard to find plants for starting.

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Kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens and kohlrabi have unique nutritional values, and we think of them as distinct vegetables. Yet, they all share the same ...

Most importantly, brussels sprouts are rich in a wide range of natural chemicals, such as carotenoids and polyphenols, that have been linked to good health.