Plant Family: Brassica Family

Turnips roots are often roasted and used as a side dish or added to soups.  The leaves can also be cooked like chard or kale.

Radish roots are eaten raw and are a common colorful addition to salads, or as a pretty garnish on a plate.  One popular use is as an addition to avocado toast. The leaves can also be eaten in salad. Radishes became an important part of Colorado agriculture because they grow in cooler temperatures and are… Read more »

Because of its high nutritional value, kale is such a popular food that it is sometimes seen mentioned on t-shirts!  Kale can be chopped up and used in salads, or steamed or sautéed as a side dish or soup ingredient.

Cabbage leaves are eaten both raw and cooked.  Shredded raw cabbage is the main ingredient in coleslaw, pickled cabbage is used in sauerkraut, and cooked cabbage can be a side dish or part of soups and stews. Cabbage became popular in Northern Colorado because it grows well in cooler climates.