Did yall ever wonder how the brussel(s) sprout grows?
I have never wondered, it has never entered my mind a single time in my 38 yrs of existence.
But when Aunt Kay comes into the house after visiting the farmers market, and is carrying a beautiful plant arrangement...you look closer and discover that it is not a plant but a sprout of brussels...you then say to yourself...AHHH, this is Stuff We Learned Today!
And a little more info from the wonderful world of Wikipedia:
The Brussels (or brussels or brussel) sprout (Brassica oleracea Gemmifera Group) is a cultivar group of Wild Cabbage cultivated for its small (typically 2.5-4 cm diameter) leafy green heads, which resemble miniature cabbages. The name stems from the original place of cultivation, not because of the vegetable's popularity in Brussels.
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Thats amazing that Kay would come home with a brussel sprout plant....and I made a fantastic brussel sprout dinner last night.....recipe available upon request.
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