tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059452818853443050.post7251057172952373088..comments2024-03-26T13:56:52.736-04:00Comments on Green Gardening Matters: Harvest-based tempura and more...Ginny Stibolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04286863715121139883noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059452818853443050.post-14688907404171337892014-06-26T09:39:08.562-04:002014-06-26T09:39:08.562-04:00Yes, it's amazing what differences plant breed...Yes, it's amazing what differences plant breeding can make in the look and purpose of crops developed from the same wild plant. Of course the Cole crops take the cake as far as diversity goes. One species (Brassica oleracea) gave rise to cultivars that are divided into seven or eight major groups (depending upon the authority) that are based on their form:<br />Acephala group--kale, collard greens and ornamental cabbages.<br />Alboglabra group--Chinese broccoli and obscure pot herbs.<br />Botrytis group--cauliflower, broccoli and broccoflower<br />Capitata group--cabbages: red, green and Savoy<br />Gemmifera group--Brussels sprouts<br />Gongylodes group--kohlrabi<br />Italica group--Italian broccoli, sprouting broccoli, purple cauliflower. This group includes the looser headed varieties.<br />Tronchuda group--tronchuda kale and cabbage, Portuguese kale, braganza.<br />Ginny Stibolthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04286863715121139883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059452818853443050.post-1175754291075538012014-06-26T07:14:54.287-04:002014-06-26T07:14:54.287-04:00Great information! Glad to learn about the chard b...Great information! Glad to learn about the chard being a beet - it always reminded me of beets and now I know why. Going to try the tempura recipe soon, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com