Brassicas encompass annual, biennial, and perennial varieties, typically characterized by their upright growth habit, alternate leaves that are often glaucous, and prominent taproots. The flowers are arranged in clusters and take on a cross shape, usually appearing in yellow or white. This genus includes several species cultivated for food production, including cabbages, turnips, mustards, and oilseed rape, alongside those that are valued for ornamental purposes.

Brassica

Brassica 'Cima di Rapa', commonly referred to as 'Broccoli Rab' or 'Rapini', is an annual vegetable native to the Mediterranean region, often translated as 'Turnip Greens'. This plant features elongated, serrated leaves that are rich in flavor, with small, edible flower clusters interspersed among the foliage, resembling sprouting broccoli. The young heads are best harvested for consumption, offering a taste profile that combines elements of spinach and broccoli, along with a peppery, mustard-like flavor reminiscent of turnips. This variety is straightforward to cultivate and thrives in limited space, making it suitable for pots and containers. By sowing seeds at intervals, you can enjoy harvests from May to October.

Brassica 'Cima di Rapa'

Brassica 'Petit Posy Mix'

Brassica 'Red Autora'

Brassica 'Whitex' is a premium annual cauliflower known for its pure white curds that resist discoloration and offer excellent flavor. This variety can be harvested from July to October.

Brassica 'Whitex'

Brassica 'Wisley' tetraploid

Brassica Four Seasons Cabbage

Brassica adpressa

Brassica balearica

Brassica campestris 'Minato Bekana'

Brassica carinata

Brassica carinata 'Abeba'PBR

Brassica carinata 'Cappucchino'

Brassica carinata 'Carbon'

Brassica carinata 'Cartoon'

Brassica carinata 'Csic Bc17'

Brassica carinata 'Csic Bc7'PBR

Brassica carinata 'Karinaae'

Brassica carinata 'Purplefire'PBR

Brassica carinata 'Redbone'PBR

Brassica carinata 'Sincron'PBR

Brassica carinata 'Talisman'PBR

Brassica carinata 'Texsel'

Brassica chinensis 'Sirona'

Brassica cretica Lam.

Brassica elongata

Brassica glabrescens

Brassica hilarionis

Brassica hirta

Brassica insularis

Brassica japonica 'Mibuna'

Brassica juncea serves as the foundation for various varieties of Asian mustard greens. This species resembles other wild brassicas, featuring evergreen foliage and yellow blooms. It exhibits considerable variation; the lower leaves are typically larger, borne on stalks, and may have multiple leaflets with wavy or serrated margins. In contrast, the upper leaves are smaller, without stalks, and narrower. As the flowers mature, they develop into elongated green pods filled with brown seeds. All parts of the plant are edible when harvested at a young stage.

Brassica juncea

Brassica juncea 'Amsio'

Brassica juncea 'Chaplin'PBR

Brassica juncea 'Charis'PBR

Brassica juncea 'Flaming Frills'PBR

Brassica juncea 'Golden Frills'

Brassica juncea 'Golden Streaks' PBR is an annual variety frequently cultivated for its harvestable foliage, which can be cut multiple times throughout the growing season. The leaves are golden-green and finely dissected, offering a subtle mustard taste. In summer, small yellow flowers appear, later giving way to elongated seed pods containing brown seeds that can be processed into mustard.

Brassica juncea 'Golden Streaks'PBR

Brassica juncea 'Green Wave'

Brassica juncea 'Mizuna' is a hardy evergreen variety featuring dark, finely divided leaves. This plant thrives in colder temperatures, allowing for harvest during winter months.

Brassica juncea 'Mizuna'

Brassica juncea 'Red Dragon'

Brassica juncea 'Red Frills' is an annual variety commonly cultivated for its harvestable leaves, which can be picked repeatedly throughout the growing season. The leaves are dark red and intricately divided, offering a subtle mustard taste. In summer, it produces clusters of small yellow flowers, which later develop into elongated seed pods containing brown seeds that can be processed into mustard.

Brassica juncea 'Red Frills'

Brassica juncea 'Red Giant' features deep purple foliage with wavy edges, making it an excellent choice for salads that can be enjoyed even during the colder months.

Brassica juncea 'Red Giant'

Brassica juncea 'Red Lace'

Brassica juncea 'Ruby Streaks'

Brassica juncea f. juncea is an annual plant that reaches a height of approximately 30 cm. It is typically cultivated as a 'cut-and-come-again' crop, allowing for multiple harvests of its edible leaves. These leaves can be prepared similarly to spinach, either steamed or added to stir-fries. The young, serrated green leaves feature white veins and offer a sweet, spicy taste that intensifies as they mature. This variety is cold-tolerant, making it suitable for direct sowing in the garden from late February to May or for starting indoors in the autumn for later transplanting.

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