Eden Project

This week’s Plant Record

(For a bit of fun, every Friday our Plant Records Manager, Chris Bisson, the guy who maintains all the recorded information on our plant collections, will do a regular blog slot where he recommends his favourite “plant records” – that is, songs that are in some way linked to a plant. (Do you see what we did there?) )

‘The King of Rock n Roll’ – Prefab Sprout (1988)

Sprouts (Brassica oleracea Gemmifera Group), you either love ‘em or hate ‘em! Basically they are mini cabbages! sprouting as green leafy buds, full of vitamins, folic acid and fibre. A member of the mighty Brassicaceae Family, we have loads of different types of Brassicas here at Eden.

This classic record makes reference to a washed-up ’50s star who is only remembered for his  one hit novelty song, which is sung in the chorus. Ironically, it  remains as the band’s biggest success in their native UK, where it reached #7 on the UK Singles Chart.

Which Brassica is your favourite?

Chris Bisson – Plant Records Manager – Eden Project

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