The Brussels sprout (Brassica oleracea) is a cool season crop, belonging to the cabbage family, and closely related to cauliflower, broccoli, kale, collards, etc. They resemble miniature cabbages. The edible portion of this crop is the "bud" which grows in the axils of each leaf. Brussels sprouts grow in bunches of 20 to 40 on the stem of a plant. Brussels Sprouts contains high quantities of Vitamin K and Vitamin C.