brassica
noun
bras·si·ca
ˈbra-si-kə 
: any of a large genus (Brassica) of Old World temperate-zone herbs (such as broccoli and cabbage) of the mustard family with cylindrical pods
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Brassicas Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and other plants in the brassica family are heavy feeders that require a lot of nutrients to grow.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Pique Interest Low-lift brassica plants make an impact and are known for withstanding light freezes (the cool weather enhances their coloring).
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
For questions on brassica pests or any other gardening questions, feel free to contact us, toll-free, at the UConn Home & Garden Education Center at (877) 486-6271, visit our website at www.homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024
Since 2017, Max Morningstar of MX Morningstar Farm near Hudson, N.Y., has been steadily adding arrowhead cabbage to his brassica mix.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Holes and ragged edges in brassica leaves are usually from snails, slugs or tiny green worms.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Pique Interest Low-lift brassica plants make an impact and are known for withstanding light freezes (the cool weather enhances their coloring).
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
For questions on brassica pests or any other gardening questions, feel free to contact us, toll-free, at the UConn Home & Garden Education Center at (877) 486-6271, visit our website at www.homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024
Since 2017, Max Morningstar of MX Morningstar Farm near Hudson, N.Y., has been steadily adding arrowhead cabbage to his brassica mix.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Holes and ragged edges in brassica leaves are usually from snails, slugs or tiny green worms.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
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“Brassica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brassica. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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