Brassica Vegetables: Growing Practices and Nutritional Information Contributor(s): Ciju, Roby Jose (Author) |
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ISBN: 1495232557 ISBN-13: 9781495232558 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $9.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Vegetables |
Physical Information: 0.31" H x 6" W x 9" (0.44 lbs) 144 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This is a small book of 142-pages about all popular brassica vegetables, namely cabbage, cauliflower, chinese cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, collard greens, and more. Brassica vegetables are also known as cole crops, crucifers, and cruciferous vegetables. They belong to the genus Brassica and family Brassicaceae, the mustard family. This book explains in detail growing practices, nutritional information, health benefits, and popular food preparations of these brassica vegetables. Recent scientific researches about 'Nutrient-Density in Plant-Based Foods' reveal that dark leafy vegetables and brassica vegetables are one of the nutrient-dense, plant-based foods available to us today. |