Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts
Production in the U.S. began around 1800 when French settlers brought Brussels sprouts to Louisiana.
Fun Facts:
The total annual production of Brussels sprouts in the U.S. is almost 70 million pounds.
Brussels sprouts were first grown in quantity around Brussels, Belgium during the 16th century, hence the name.
Brussels sprouts are very popular in Great Britain — they grow about six times as many of them as the U.S.
Seasonality:
California, January, February, August, September, October, November
Who Grows It
Andy & Abbie Etchart
Everkrisp Vegetables Inc.
Tolleson, AZ
George Boskovich
Boskovich Farms
Oxnard, CA
John Jackson
Beachside Produce
Guadalupe, CA
Mike Antle
Tanimura & Antle Inc.
Salinas, CA
Mike Jarrard
Mann Packing Company
Salinas, CA
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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 19 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.13g | 0% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 11mg | 0.46% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 3.94g | 1.31% |
| Dietary Fiber: 1.7 | 0% |
| Sugars: 0.97g | |
| Protein: 1.49g | |
| Vitamin A 6.64% | Vitamin C 62.33% |
| Calcium 1.8% | Iron 3.44% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database |
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