Brussel Sprout Collection

Still life with Brussel Sprouts
Lydia Jacobs

Brussel sprout, Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera Nautic, seedlings growing in small pots

Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) feeding damage to Brussels Sprout (Brassica oleracea) crop in garden vegetable plot, Bacton, Suffolk, England, April

Brussels Sprout (Brassica oleracea) flowering, bolting on abandoned allotment, Suffolk, England, may

Brussels Sprout (Brassica oleracea) crop, field being harvested in frosty conditions, Arley, Cheshire, England, november

Christmas, conceptual artwork
Christmas. Conceptual computer artwork of Christmas represented by brussels sprouts in the form of christmas lights

Brussels sprout

Field of Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea gemminifera). The lower leaves fall off leaving the buds, which swell up to form the vegetable

Brussels sprout plant (Brassica oleracea gemminifera). The lower leaves fall off leaving the buds, which swell up to form the vegetable

Brussel sprouts plant
Brussels sprout plant (Brassica oleracea). The brussels sprouts are these round, bud-like growths on the plants long stalk. The sprouts are harvested from this stalk, cooked, and eaten as vegetables

Brussel sprout plant
Brussels sprout plant (Brassica oleracea). The leafy top of the plant is at upper centre. The brussels sprouts are the round, bud-like growths on the long stalk

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"Still Life with Brussels Sprouts: A Closer Look at Brassica oleracea var. Gemmifera Nautic" In the world of vegetables, few inspire as much debate and divided opinions as the humble Brussels sprout. This miniature cabbage-like vegetable, scientifically known as Brassica oleracea var. Gemmifera Nautic, has a rich history and an intriguing presence in various settings. From gardens to fields, Brussels sprouts have faced their fair share of challenges. Wood Pigeons (Columba palumbus) have left their mark on crops, leaving behind evidence of their feeding damage in garden vegetable plots. But even pests cannot diminish the beauty of these leafy greens; a close-up reveals intricate patterns created by Large White Butterflies (Pieris brassicae) on the leaves. Harvest time brings its own charm to this crop, especially when frosty conditions transform the fields into winter wonderlands. In Arley, Cheshire, England, farmers brave freezing temperatures to gather these resilient plants that withstand nature's icy touch. But it is not just cold weather that shapes the destiny of Brussels sprouts; abandoned allotments in Suffolk witness their bolting and flowering phase during May—a testament to nature's resilience and ability to thrive amidst neglect. As seasons change and snow blankets village allotments in Bacton, Suffolk, England come November; Brussels sprouts stand tall against adversity—reminding us that strength can be found even in harsh conditions. And let us not forget Christmas—the season where conceptual artwork comes alive with visions of festive feasts adorned with platters filled with vibrant green spheres—the iconic symbol for holiday celebrations worldwide. Whether you love them or loathe them—Brussels sprouts continue to captivate our attention. From field to plate they journey—an enduring reminder that beauty can be found even in unlikely places like a field full of Brussels sprouts.