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Brassicaceae
home food preparation
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This publication from the Healthy Harvest series is intended for individuals who are interested in knowing more about brassica crops, cruciferous vegetables, and leafy greens that are grown in Florida, and ways to store, prepare, and cook these crops in healthy meals. Written by Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, and Wendy Wilber, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2025.
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