#Brassica

[todays-xkcd]

Sequoia Brussels sprouts are delicious but it's pretty hard to finish one.

Bassica [Explained]

Transcript Under the Cut

[Cueball, Megan and another Cueball are standing in front of a Giant Sequoia] Cueball: Did you know the Mighty Redwood is actually the same species as broccoli and kale? It's just a different cultivar. Another Cueball: Wow! [Caption below the panel] Every year or two, botanists add another plant to Brassica oleracea and see if anyone calls them on it.

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Saturday 2 November 2024

The winter hardy Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) ‘Redbor’ (curly kale, purple kale, borecole) not only provides a vegetable crop but also adds dramatic colour and texture to this ornamental border.

Jill Raggett

[rosemaryprosser]

In the wake of spring III (2024)

[the-east-art]

Ready for their first firing!

[drafthearse]

Savoy cabbage held in front of halogen light

[benevolentdinosaur]

Brassica, in case you didn't know, is actually one plant that has been cultivated for different uses creating a wide variety of vegetables to love.

Seriously what can't brassica do?

(reblog for bigger sample size, if you don't mind)

[botaniqueer]

Made this guide for the baristas for the edibles I’m growing in the back patio for them!

Also:

(Unless you want to give yourself heart problems. :P)

[andmaybegayer]

you should finely slice some cabbage and fry it with mustard seeds and chilli flakes.

[official-torfmoor]

Turnips are back in season, which means that today, after work, there will be SOUP!

[ryanscabinlife]

It’s been roughly a month and a half since I transplanted these cabbages in the ground. I originally planted 12 but right now there’s only 10 left due to slug damages. They’re about a foot tall and they are starting to form small cabbages. It’s so fascinating to watch these plants that came from teeny tiny seeds slowly growing the cabbage heads that I’ve only seen in supermarkets.

Slugs loves these plants. Just a couple of days ago they knocked a whole plant down by nibbling on the stem. Above is an example of a "minor" slug damage. They usually leave a gooey-mucus-like trail. I routinely go to the garden during sunset and first thing in the morning, specially on rainy days, to keep the slug population in check.

That little thing above is a flea beetle. Another creature who loves these types of plants. And below it is, again, a "minor" flea beetle damage. I bought diatomaceous earth to combat these pests but haven't used it yet because I haven't seen any severe damage thus far. Although it's safe for humans and very effective (based on what I've heard/read), it also kills beneficial insects in the process. So if I can avoid using it, that'll be great.

9-Jul-2023

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Monday 18 March 2024

At the local greengrocer’s shop were these wonderful Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Romanesco' (broccolo romanesco, romanesque cauliflower, green cauliflower) which look like an artwork and will taste delicious.

Jill Raggett

[rosemaryprosser]

In the wake of spring II (2024)

[soilthesimpletruth]

Trending now: This purple Asian brassica. Pakchoi at its finest. Lettuce in the background.

[howgaytobequeer]

Guess what!!

My bok choy is sprouting!!

This was taken a few days ago - there are a lot more now! I just only now had the spoons to post 'em. Still waiting on the carrots, but they will likely take longer.

Can't wait until I can Munch. :3

[deerspace9]

[botaniqueer]

Look how they massacred my boys 😭😭😭

I am guessing the cabbage butterflies got to them.