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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This is another brassica to avoid when seeking out companion plants for your tomatoes.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Adding an annual application of compost to brassica beds helps to neutralize acidic soil and ensure your brassicas have plenty of nutrients to fuel their growth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 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
As part of the brassica (aka cruciferous) vegetable family, broccoli is a cousin to cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and romanesco.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2024
Cauliflower This is another brassica to avoid when seeking out companion plants for your tomatoes.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 May 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
Now, my attention turns to a number of Asian brassica varieties.
—Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 11 Aug. 2023
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Adding an annual application of compost to brassica beds helps to neutralize acidic soil and ensure your brassicas have plenty of nutrients to fuel their growth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 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
As part of the brassica (aka cruciferous) vegetable family, broccoli is a cousin to cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and romanesco.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2024
Cauliflower This is another brassica to avoid when seeking out companion plants for your tomatoes.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 May 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
Now, my attention turns to a number of Asian brassica varieties.
—Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 11 Aug. 2023
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“Brassica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brassica. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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