" Exceptions are not always the proof of the old rule; they can also be the harbinger of a new one " .... Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Although the Romans were the first to popularise and grow these plants, by the way the though of " Roman Sprouts " is very appealing, it was not until the medieval times that full production and growing began in the region of modern day Belgium. The appeal spread right across Northern Europe and they became popularly known as Brussels Sprouts in Victorian times How so then the Jerusalem Artichoke, Swiss Card and the French Bean. Do they comply with geography. No is the short answer but they are so named and grown to pleasure and delight across the World Being a member of the cabbage family is normally enough background to put people off a vegetable but as ever if you can forget about the boiled to death version, sprouts, like all cabbage family members are delicious. Sown in March or April and planted out by June they are a long term crop that depending on variety can be picked from September right through until the following April. A favourite with the Christmas meal, perhaps with walnuts, stir fried or the tops as spring greens makes for a versatile food This year I am growing Evesham Special and they went into their bed today https://www.mr-fothergills.co.uk/Vegetable-Seeds/Brussels-Sprout-Seed/Brussels-Sprout-Evesham-Special-Seeds.html#.YI518ut4WrU On 106, the broad beans are into flower, all potatoes are now through, garlic, shallots and onions are looking good. I have transplanted garden peas. Rhubarb is now being picked and the raspberries and into growth. All the top fruit is into blossom After an exceptionally dry Spring tomorrow has the potential for half an inch of rain but also gales. Well, it is May Bank Holiday !
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