Edible brassica foliage

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  1. justracing

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    Anyone tried cooking sprout leaves as opposed to sprout tops? We tried a panfull the other day, usual preparation of strimming leaves, ripping up, salting with a drop of water and boiled for till tender. The result was a little strong and a bit on the chewey side but very tasty nonetheless.
     
  2. Phil A

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    Not a fan of Brussels, but I do eat PSB leaves and Sea Kale, thats a bit tough & strong too.

    Growing 2 plants as I want to try the roots and you can't dig them from the wild.
     
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    I've been using up the turnip tops, after all my turnips failed to fill out. I like it, but when I invited my mam for dinner and included, I noticed a clean plate except for a neat little pile of greens that had barely been touched.
     
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    Go for the smaller younger leaves they will not be so strong tasting :thumbsup:
     
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