#brassica

[todays-xkcd]

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

Bassica [Explained]

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[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.

[rosemaryprosser]

In the wake of spring III (2024)

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Saturday 9 December 2023

In the vegetable garden Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) 'January King' (cabbage, drumhead cabbage) is a cultivar that matures from December.

Jill Raggett

[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)

[andmaybegayer]

cabbage is so good thank you cabbage

[botaniqueer]

The sea kales (Crambe maritima, 30 days) have been allowed to breach containment! If you walk by the Greenwood Chocolati you can see them hanging out in front.

Also in Brassicaceae news, one of my perennial kales (which are actual kale, Brassica oleracea, 30 data) turned out super weird!! It came from a breeding mix so the genetics are very diverse to begin with, but this one has nearly semi-succulent leaves with trichomes on it. The leaves are also flat instead of taco-shaped or reflexed like a lot of other plants.

[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

[soilthesimpletruth]

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

[boschintegral-photo]

Rapeseed Field

[doritofalls]

brassica comic commission for my dearly beloved @badbessie! 💖 i got to illustrate their writing, and the scene gave space for a lot of good lighting and expressions. kind of makes me miss house parties. 

check out my blog for commission info!

[haveyougrownthisplant]

[rosemaryprosser]

In the wake of spring II (2024)

[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

[heyimdove]

all vegetables were wild mustard, all animals will become crabs. humanity made both Michael Sheen and David Tennant happen at the same time and in the same place, and I’m alive to witness it. majesty and wonder abounds

[bradleyenthusiast]