Brussels Sprouts
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Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

Nombre Científico

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

Familia

Brassicaceae

Origen

Belgium

Tipo

Biennial (grown as annual)

90-120 days

Usos Culinarios

Sabor: Nutty, slightly sweet after frost, can be bitter

  • Roasted with olive oil
  • Shaved raw in salads
  • Sautéed with bacon
  • Gratin dishes
  • Air fried as chips

Calendario de Plantación

Sembrar en Interior

MarchApril

Sembrar al Aire Libre

AprilMay

Cosecha

OctoberNovemberDecemberJanuary

Beneficios para la Salud

  • Very high in vitamin K and C
  • Contains kaempferol antioxidant
  • High fiber content
  • May help reduce inflammation
  • Supports healthy blood sugar