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'''Winter greens''' is a generic term used to describe a range of green leaved [[vegetable]]s, closely related to the [[cabbage]], that are seasonably available in winter. |
'''Winter greens''' is a generic term used to describe a range of green leaved [[vegetable]]s, closely related to the [[cabbage]], that are seasonably available in winter. |
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Common vegetables described as winter greens are [[chard]], [[Collard greens|collards]], [[rapini]], and [[kale]]. |
Common vegetables described as winter greens are [[chard]], [[Collard greens|collards]], [[rapini]], and [[kale]]. |
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==History== |
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In 1818, William Morgan classed [[Brussels sprouts]], [[savoy cabbage]]s and several varieties of kale as winter greens. Morgan grew these vegetables and compared their hardiness, identifying which species were most suitable for growing through cold winters.<ref name=Morgan>{{harvnb|Morgan|Various|1818|p=307-317}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 18:55, 17 August 2012
Winter greens is a generic term used to describe a range of green leaved vegetables, closely related to the cabbage, that are seasonably available in winter.
Common vegetables described as winter greens are chard, collards, rapini, and kale.
History
In 1818, William Morgan classed Brussels sprouts, savoy cabbages and several varieties of kale as winter greens. Morgan grew these vegetables and compared their hardiness, identifying which species were most suitable for growing through cold winters.[1]
References
Notes
- ^ Morgan & Various 1818, p. 307-317
Bibliography
- Morgan, William; Various (1818), Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London, vol. 2, Horticultural Society of London, pp. 307–319
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