Basic Information Common Name: Broccoli Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica Native Habitat: Mediterranean History / Discovery / Cultivator Broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica, boasts a history steeped in the rich soils of the Mediterranean region. Its story is one of careful cultivation and selective breeding, transforming a wild a

Basic Information Common Name: Cauliflower Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis Native Habitat: Mediterranean region History / Discovery / Cultivator Cauliflower, scientifically known as Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, boasts a rich history intertwined with agricultural innovation and culinary evolution. Its origins can be traced back

Basic Information Common Name: Brussels Sprouts Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Native Habitat: Believed to be the Mediterranean region; widely cultivated in Europe and North America. History / Discovery / Cultivator The history of Brussels sprouts is fascinating, although precise origins are somewhat murky. It’s widely acce

Basic Information Common Name: Kohlrabi Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes Native Habitat: Europe History / Discovery / Cultivator Kohlrabi, sometimes referred to as the German turnip, boasts a fascinating history intertwined with the evolution of the Brassica oleracea species. This species is a botanical powerhouse, giving rise to

Basic Information Common Name: Savoy Cabbage Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. sabauda Native Habitat: Europe History / Discovery / Cultivator Savoy cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. sabauda, is a cultivated variety of cabbage that likely originated in the Savoy region of Italy, hence its name. Its history is intertwined with the broader histor

Basic Information Common Name: Gai Lan Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra Native Habitat: Southern China History / Discovery / Cultivator Gai Lan, also known as Chinese broccoli or Chinese kale, is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassica oleracea species, which also includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. Its sc

Basic Information Common Name: Turnip Scientific Name: Brassica rapa Native Habitat: Europe and Asia History / Discovery / Cultivator The turnip, Brassica rapa, boasts a rich and extensive history, deeply intertwined with human civilization. Its origins trace back to both Europe and Asia, where various subspecies evolved over millennia. Archaeologi

Basic Information Common Name: Napa Cabbage Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis Native Habitat: Eastern Asia, specifically China History / Discovery / Cultivator Napa cabbage, scientifically known as Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with East Asian cuisine and agriculture. Its origins trace back

Basic Information Common Name: Bok Choy Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis Native Habitat: China History / Discovery / Cultivator Bok choy, also known as pak choi or Chinese cabbage, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with Chinese agriculture. Its origins trace back to the Yangtze River Delta region of China, where it has been [&

Basic Information Common Name: Mizuna Scientific Name: Brassica rapa var. nipposinica Native Habitat: Japan History / Discovery / Cultivator Mizuna, also known as Japanese mustard greens, is a leafy green vegetable native to Japan. Its history is deeply intertwined with Japanese culinary traditions, dating back centuries. While the exact origins of