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Brassicas

Charlotte Smith goes to a farm in Lincolnshire to talk brassicas - sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and swede. The run-up to Christmas is their busiest time.

Charlotte Smith goes to a farm near the Lincolnshire coast to talk about brassicas - the group of vegetables that includes sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and swede. We hear how they're grown, and some of the health benefits that they bring to us. We also hear about some of the research being carried out to make these staple crops more sustainable. The producer is Sally Challoner.

27 minutes

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  • Sat 13 Dec 201406:30

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