Brassica

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Broccoli

Broccoli, Brassica oleacea, is a cool season plant in the mustard family consisting of an edible flower head, stems, and leaves. There are short season and long season varieties. You can grow broccoli in the spring and again in the fall. Broccoli is delicious eaten fresh out of the garden.
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Cabbage

Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var capitata, is a cool weather vegetable related to kale, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, and kohlrabi. Can grow year-round along the coast. Native to coastal areas of Western Europe. There are short-season, mid-season, and long-season varieties.
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Cauliflower

Cauliflower. Brassica oleacea. is a cool season crop that requires attention to timing and care. Cauliflower has an edible flower head, leaves, and upper part of the stem. There are two varieties: short-season (40-70 days) and long-season (90-200 days).
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Kale
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Kale

Kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala, comes in edible and ornamental varieties. Ornamental or flowering kale is grown for decorative leaves. Edible, or salad, kale is a super nutritious, cool-season, fast-growing relative of cabbage that is eaten raw or cooked. Within each type there are many sizes, shapes,…
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Napa Cabbage

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links Pest management: Similar to regular cabbage pests and diseasesThe BasicsNapa cabbage is a large oblong cabbage with delicate, crinkled, pale green to white leaves and crisp, wide white ribs. Its flavor is mild and sweet. It is also known as Peking Cabbage and…
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Mustard Greens

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links Pest management: Mustard is in the cabbage family, and pests are similar across the family. This group is also known as cole crops or brassicas and includes broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.The BasicsMustard is a member of the cabbage family. Like the others,…
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Brussels Sprouts 2006 Trial

Garden Help > Vegetables > Brussels SproutsSummaryFor best Brussels sprouts production, transplant seedlings into the garden in May or June. The plants will begin to produce sprouts in the summer and will continue through the fall and winter.OverviewThe purpose of the project was to determine the best…
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Brussels Sprouts

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links Pest management: Pests and diseases of Brussels sproutsThe BasicsBrussels sprouts are a cool season crop, preferring temperatures under 70º F. Sprouts maturing in hot weather and/or dry conditions are more likely to develop bitterness.When to plant: …
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Kale

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links Pest management: Kale is in the cabbage family, and pests are similar across the family. This group is also known as cole crops or brassicas and includes broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.The BasicsKale, a member of the cabbage family, is a cool-season …
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Kohlrabi

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links Pest management: Kohlrabi is in the cabbage family, and pests are similar across the family. This group is also known as cole crops or brassicas and includes broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.The BasicsKohlrabi is a member of the cabbage family and is grown for…
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