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	WHFoods: Brussels sprouts
		Brussels sprouts are available year round; however, they are at their best from autumn through early spring when they are at the peak of their growing season.
		Brussels sprouts' glucosinolates have been shown to help prevent the development of colon cancer in response to exposure to heterocyclic amines, the carcinogenic compounds produced when meat is grilled or otherwise charbroiled.
		Brussels sprouts reduced the development of pre-cancerous cells 41-52% in the colon and 27-67% in the liver, and drastically diminished the size (85-91%) of pre-cancerous lesions in the liver.
	www.whfoods.com /genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=10 (3624 words)

	Brussels sprout - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		According to a survey in 2002, Brussels sprouts are Britain's most hated vegetable; however, in 2005, a poll of 2,000 people named it as Britain's 5th favourite vegetable.
		Brussels sprout aficionados attribute the hatred of the sprouts to overcooking, which releases sulphur compounds in the vegetables that give it an unpleasant smell.
		Brussels sprouts are commonly misspelled as "Brussel sprouts".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brussels_sprout (296 words)

	Brussels Sprouts, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Brussels sprouts may be grown on a variety of soils but they grow best on a well-drained, loam soil well supplied with organic matter.
		Brussels sprouts can be kept in good condition for a maximum of 3 to 5 weeks at 32 F. Longer storage may result in fl speckling of the leaves, loss of fresh bright green color, decay, wilting, and discoloration of the surface.
		Brussels sprouts are most commonly packaged in 25-lb loose-pack cartons or in flats or cartons containing 12 cups of 10 ounces each.
	oregonstate.edu /Dept/NWREC/brussprt.html (2557 words)

	Brussel Sprouts
		Brussel sprouts, Brassica oleracea var gemmifera, are known to be native to cool regions in northern Europe.
		The highest quality and yields of brussel sprouts are obtained in cool temperatures of 60 to 65°F. In warm climates seed are sown in mid-summer, in cooler climates, early to mid spring.
		Brussel sprouts are susceptible to all the diseases common to members of this family.
	www.uga.edu /vegetable/brusselsprouts.html (2847 words)

	Produce Facts-Globe Brussels Sprouts
		Brussels sprouts are the compact vegetative buds that develop along the stem of the Brussels sprouts plant.
		Brussels sprouts are sensitive to exposure to ethylene.
		Brussels sprouts are not very prone to postharvest decay, but may be affected by the same organisms that infect other Brassica vegetables.
	postharvest.ucdavis.edu /produce/producefacts/Veg/brussels_sp.shtml (503 words)

	Produce Facts-Globe Brussels Sprouts (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Brussels sprouts are the compact vegetative buds that develop along the stem of the Brussels sprouts plant.
		Brussels sprouts are sensitive to exposure to ethylene.
		Brussels sprouts are not very prone to postharvest decay, but may be affected by the same organisms that infect other Brassica vegetables.
	rics.ucdavis.edu /postharvest2/Produce/ProduceFacts/Veg/brussels_sp.shtml (503 words)

	Specialty Produce - Main
		Brussels sprouts on the stalk are available only when grown locally in California.
		Low in calories and sodium, Brussels sprouts are fat-free, high in fiber, rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, potassium, iron, and contain folic acid.
		Having rather peculiar growing habits, miniature forests of Brussels sprouts are a common sight in the Belgium countryside.
	www.specialtyproduce.com /spNetwork.ASP?Item=996&WCI=Frameset&WCE=Main (492 words)

	Production in Arizona
		Brussels sprouts are grown on soils that range from sandy-loam to clay-loam with a pH of 7.5-8.0.
		Brussels sprouts that have been damaged by looper feeding or that are contaminated with larvae or larvae frass are unmarketable.
		A brussels sprouts plant can usually outgrow a leafminer infection, unless the infection is severe and occurs during the seedling stage or if the sprout itself is attacked.
	pestdata.ncsu.edu /cropprofiles/docs/azbrusselsprouts.html (10684 words)

	Brussels Sprouts
		It is believed that Brussels sprouts were cultivated during Roman times in Italy and as early as the 1200's in Belgium.
		Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferae or mustard family, so known because of a four-part flower in the shape of a cross.
		Brussels sprouts are usually sold in pint or quart tubs, but if you can select them individually from a bulk display, not only can you pick out the best ones, you can choose sprouts of comparable size so they will cook evenly.
	www.tonytantillo.com /vegetables/brussels.html (915 words)

	Fruits & Veggies Matter: Fruit & Vegetable of the Month: Brussels Sprouts \| CDC
		Brussels Sprouts were named after the capital of Belgium where it is thought that they were first cultivated.
		Brussels sprouts and cabbage are members of the cruciferous vegetable family.
		Brussels sprouts can be too strong-flavored and chewy to eat raw, especially if they have been stored for a while.
	www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov /month/brussels_sprouts.html (774 words)

	AZ Master Gardener Manual: Brussels Sprouts
		Brussels sprouts are grown for harvest in the fall because cool weather during maturity is essential for good flavor and quality.
		Brussels sprouts are tall (sometimes 2 to 3 feet) erect biennials that are grown as annuals.
		Sprouts have loose tufts of leaves instead of firm heads because sprouts developed during hot weather; crop failures can also be due to water stress.
	ag.arizona.edu /pubs/garden/mg/vegetable/brussels.html (251 words)

	Brussels Sprouts - Watch Your Garden Grow - University of Illinois Extension
		Brussels sprouts, is a hardy, slow-growing, long-season vegetable belonging to the cabbage family.
		The "sprouts" (small heads that resemble miniature cabbages) are produced in the leaf axils, starting at the base of the stem and working upward.
		As a rule, when Brussels sprouts have lost the bright green color, they are overcooked and have lost a considerable amount of nutritional value as well.
	www.urbanext.uiuc.edu /veggies/brusselssprouts1.html (1377 words)

	Brussels sprouts (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The golf-ball-size sprouts grow in a tight spiral pattern on thick stalks with a burst of large leaves at the top.
		You can find fresh Brussels sprouts year round, but their peak growing season (and the most popular time to enjoy them) is autumn through early spring.
		Although Brussels sprouts are usually sold in pint or quart tubs, it is easier to choose sound sprouts if you can select them individually from a bulk display.
	www.wholehealthmd.com /refshelf/foods_view/0,1523,12,00.html (807 words)

	Brussels Sprouts
		The Brussels sprout is a cool season crop, belonging to the cabbage family, and closely related to cauliflower, broccoli, kale, collards, etc. Like cauliflower, it thrives best in a cool humid climate, thus commercial production of this crop is concentrated in the "fog-belt" of California with limited production in the Long Island, New York area.
		Sprouts can be picked in hampers or baskets and hauled out of the field as soon as possible for packaging and refrigeration.
		Sprouts should be cleaned, trimmed of loose leaves, and sorted to remove those that are soft, damaged, or too large size.
	www.ces.ncsu.edu /depts/hort/hil/hil-6.html (1209 words)

	Brussels Sprouts
		Brussels sprouts resemble miniature heads of cabbage, but are actually buds that grow in the angle between the leaf bases and the stem.
		Brussels sprouts are an excellent source of vitamins A (beta carotene), B, C, E, calcium, potassium, and of course, sulfur, since it is a brassica vegetable.
		Red Brussels sprouts are found infrequently, and are of no commercial importance as they provide only about 30% of the yield of the green ones.
	www.innvista.com /health/foods/vegetables/brussels.htm (693 words)

	Brussels Sprouts from the Washington Post
		The Brussels sprout is a small cruciferous vegetable that contains high levels of antioxidants along with a healthy dose of fiber, potassium and iron.
		When Brussels sprouts are fresh and carefully prepared, their delicate, nutty flavor (don't laugh) makes a wonderful accompaniment to hearty meats such as pork, veal and turkey.
		Substitute blanched, chopped sprouts for potatoes in potatoes Dauphinois with white sauce, Gruyere cheese and a touch of nutmeg.
	www.ciscoe.com /washpost.html (729 words)

	Brussels Sprouts as an Alternative Crop for Southwest Virginia
		The introduction of Brussels sprouts would allow growers to produce a vegetable crop in the fall and early winter when labor is more readily available and other vegetables are out of season.
		Brussels sprouts that mature during warm weather in the summer and early fall often have a strong, disagreeable flavor, while plants that mature under cooler fall conditions, particularly after frost, have a milder flavor.
		Brussels sprouts are slow to mature and are known to be susceptible to a wide range of insect pests.
	www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/proceedings1993/V2-573.html (1195 words)

	Growing Brussels Sprouts \| Farm & Garden (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Brussels sprouts are often referred to as a cole crop.
		Brussels sprouts are a rather large plant that may grow to be 2'-3' with an umbrella like foliage.
		Brussels sprouts respiration rate is very high and it is therefore necessary to hydro cool Brussels sprouts very soon after harvest and to keep them cool.
	www.farm-garden.com /growing-vegetables/brusselssprouts (733 words)

	Selecting, Storing and Serving Ohio Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower, HYG-5512-93
		Broccoli, brussels sprouts and cauliflower are among the closely-related vegetables referred to as cole crops or the cabbage family.
		Brussels sprouts should be firm, green, not yellow, compact and about 1 inch in diameter.
		Broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts are rich in vitamin C. One-half cup of cooked broccoli, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, contains over 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and nearly 40 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. Cauliflower is a good source of vitamin K and potassium.
	ohioline.osu.edu /hyg-fact/5000/5512.html (640 words)

	Brussels Sprouts
		In a medium size cooking pot, add sprouts and cover with water, add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to boil.
		Place sprouts in a six-cup or a 9" x 9" oven-proof casserole dish.
		Heat sprouts under the broiler in the oven until crumb mixture is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
	www.auntrunnersrecipes.com /archive/veggies/veggies013.html (123 words)

	Brussels Sprouts Information - All you could want to know and more
		Brussels sprouts are also exported to Canada, as they are more popular there than in the U.S. : Brussels sprouts are a very good source of many essential vitamins, fiber, and folate.
		The sprouts are "topped" 50-60 days prior to harvesting by machine; the terminal bud is pinched out by hand to prevent the plant from growing taller and to send the plant's energy into the development of the Brussels sprouts.
		The smaller sprouts, 3/4" to 1.25" in diameter, are sent off to the processors for freezing, and the larger sprouts are cooled, sorted again, and packed for shipment to the fresh market.
	www.brussels-sprouts.com /BSINFO.htm (957 words)

	Brussels Sprouts - Food Facts - Food Reference
		Brussels sprouts are a good source of vegetable protein, because 31% of the calories come from protein.
		Blanched Brussels sprouts are a great addition to salads, as snacks, or as part of vegetable trays.
		Brussels sprouts have a hearty flavor and tend to go better with flavorful foods such as beef, sharp cheeses, or with stronger seasoned foods.
	www.foodreference.com /html/artbrusselssprouts.html (770 words)

	Foodland Produce Facts - Brussels Sprouts
		Combining Brussels sprouts with chestnuts alongside turkey is a holiday favorite in England.
		Brussels sprouts can also be included in vegetable soups, stir-frys and, grated raw, in salads.
		The third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, introduced Brussels sprouts to North America in 1812.
	www.foodland.gov.on.ca /facts/bsprouts.htm (280 words)

	Brussels Sprouts
		Brussels Sprouts is located on Washington Street in Newtonville which is a major thoroughfare in the city.
		Brussels Sprouts is on your left immediately after the post office and next to the Boston Ballet School.
		After the intersection at Walnut Street Brussels Sprouts is on the second block on the right.
	www.brusselssproutskids.com /directions.htm (196 words)

	Be kind to your Brussels sprouts (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Shaved thin with a mandoline, the sprouts are sauteed with pancetta, shaved shallots and sliced chestnuts.
		Brussels sprouts, one of the last cabbages to be domesticated (probably in Belgium), enjoy California's foggy coastal climate, thriving where artichokes do, in sun-challenged areas like Pescadero and Half Moon Bay.
		Don Murch, a Bolinas farmer with a third of an acre planted to Brussels sprouts, says he is one of a minuscule number of people growing the vegetable organically.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/11/03/FDGRN9HG5L1.DTL (1393 words)

	Growing Brussels Sprouts
		Brussels sprouts is a cool season vegetable that is considered a delicacy by many people.
		Brussels sprouts is a crop that should have uninterrupted growth.
		As the lower leaves and sprouts are removed, the plant continues to push out new leaves at the top and in the axil of each leaf, a bud or sprout is formed.
	www.wvu.edu /~agexten/hortcult/homegard/brussspt.htm (1029 words)

	Brussels Sprouts
		sprouts are smooth, medium sized, dark green, and widely spaced on tall plants.
		Brussels sprouts are easy to grow in every respect except in the control of aphids.
		Sprouts may be cooked with the lid on the pan if it is lifted several
	extension.usu.edu /files/foodpubs/fn242.html (1852 words)

	Gardening:Brussels Sprouts - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
		BRUSSEL SPROUTS.--The plant is grown for the buttons or sprouts (miniature cabbage heads) that grow thickly along the stem (Fig.
		It should be more generally known, as it is one of the choicest of the cabbage family, and may be had at its best after the season for cauliflower has passed.
		The culture is essentially the same as for late cabbage or broccoli.
	en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Gardening:Brussels_Sprouts (163 words)

	Whole Foods Market : Recipes : Brussels sprouts
		Brussels sprouts can be creamed, served with melted butter and a sprinkle of lemon juice, or topped with almonds, bread crumbs or the sauce of your choice.
		Slowly cooking sprouts in stock or seasoned broth can add flavor and spice, and the stock can be reduced to a nutritious sauce.
		This is the best method for cooking Brussels sprouts because it keeps the sprouts intact, reducing the potential for strong flavors while retaining the most nutrients.
	www.wholefoodsmarket.com /recipes/kitchentips/brusselssprouts.html (528 words)

	Fruits and Vegetables - Brussels Sprouts
		The sweetness of the onions is a nice contrast to the strong taste of the brussels sprouts.
		After cooking, sprouts may be put in jar and sealed for future use, or they may be used as soon as its cooled.
		Sprouts presented in a white sauce and garnish with hard cooked egg.
	www.canadiancontent.net /dir/Top/Home/Cooking/Fruits_and_Vegetables/Brussels_Sprouts (303 words)

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