Brassica oleracea
The story
Long before it became a staple of modern dinner tables, the uncultivated ancestor of this plant, known as wild cabbage, grew naturally along the coasts of southwest Europe. Over centuries, farmers selected and bred this resilient wild plant, transforming it into the diverse family of vegetables we recognize today.
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- Family
- Brassicaceae
How to use it
Brassica oleracea is widely used in cooking, but it also has ecological benefits. Its ability to grow in various conditions makes it an excellent choice for crop rotation, helping to improve soil health and reduce pests. Additionally, its leaves can provide habitat for beneficial insects, contributing to a balanced garden ecosystem.
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In the kitchen
This versatile species provides a massive variety of common kitchen vegetables. Depending on the cultivar you select, you can prepare cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, Savoy cabbage, kohlrabi, or gai lan.
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About
Brassica oleracea is a plant species from the family Brassicaceae that includes many common cultivars used as vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, Savoy cabbage, kohlrabi, and gai lan. The uncultivated form of the species, wild cabbage, is native to southwest Europe.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Brassica oleracea
- Slug
- brassica-oleracea
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Brassica
- Species
- oleracea
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 40
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