Tag: Broccoli

Broccoli. Broccoli can be planted as early as six weeks before the first frost-free date, but it does best as a fall garden crop. Young plants should be hardened off before transplanting into your garden. Broccoli can tolerate temperatures from 26 to 31 degrees. What temperature is too cold for broccoli? Broccoli’s frost tolerance only […]

Broccoli needs consistent moisture from the time it’s sown until harvest, to transition smoothly from the vegetative stage, when foliage grows, to the reproductive stage, when head formation takes place. An irregular supply of water may stress plants, causing them to form small, individual florets with a bitter taste. Why are my broccoli heads so […]

Planting in a greenhouse or covering your garden beds with a cover will protect plants from extreme temperatures and drying winds. Certain crops such as broccoli, cabbage, claytonia, kale, and spinach can easily survive through the winter without any protection. Does broccoli need to be covered for frost? The plants can be covered with hotcaps, […]

Once your broccoli has bolted, the main head will generally stop growing as all the plants energy is now going into flower and seed production. What is this? However, once you cut the main head (whether it is still edible or not), the plant will start producing side shoots and small florets which will keep […]

It’s more nutritious. Ideally, eat both. But kale is hard to compete with when it comes to nutrient density. It has higher concentrations of calcium, vitamin A, vitamin K, and other micronutrients. Plus, you’re never going to eat a heaping broccoli salad. What is more nutritious broccoli or kale? Kale is also high in protein, […]

Lay the broccoli in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined sheet tray or plate. Place in the freezer until completely solid, 1 to 2 hours. Once frozen, transfer to a plastic container or resealable freezer bag. The broccoli should stay fresh-tasting and free of freezer burn for 6 to 8 months. Can you freeze […]

15 to 18 inches apart. Fall broccoli has specific spacing requirements. If you’re gardening in a raised bed, space your plants 15 to 18 inches apart; for gardening in rows, set the transplants 18 to 24 inches apart within the row and space the rows 24 to 36 inches apart. Can broccoli be grown in […]

Coffee grounds make an excellent soil amendment for broccoli as well as many other vegetables. Broccoli in particular is a heavy feeder and can benefit from additional organic fertilizer. What is this? Used coffee grounds are a gentle fertilizer so it’s not easy to overfertilize and burn your broccoli plants. What vegetables benefit from coffee […]

Sow two seeds apiece in holes 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Holes should be spaced 18 inches apart in rows that are 24 inches apart. Keep the area moist with a spray bottle until germination occurs. Once you see sprouts, thin each planting area so that it only has one seedling. How many broccoli seeds […]

This is a perfect treat for a teething toddler! Present a crunchy texture: Eating broccoli raw is a great way to show the diversity of this green machine to your toddler! Raw textures can be served at room temperature and are perfect for kiddos who have difficulties with the sensory aspects of cold, warm or […]

Is broccoli a common choking hazard for babies? Yes, raw or undercooked broccoli is firm and hard to chew. To minimize the risk, cook broccoli until soft and cut broccoli stems in half lengthwise. As always, make sure you create a safe eating environment and stay within an arm’s reach of baby during meal time. […]

For babies 8-10 months, you can serve them flatter and smaller sizes of florets. And for babies 10-12 months, you can serve them chopped pieces of broccoli so they can work on their pincher grasp. Instructions (for the full recipe, see recipe card below): cut broccoli into large florets, and place in a steamer basket. […]

From 6 months + your baby can eat broccoli, providing it is squashable between your finger and thumb. Broccoli naturally comes with a perfect little handle making it one of the easiest first foods for baby-led weaning. Broccoli is one of the best vegetables for your baby to explore and because of its size and […]

Broccoli. It’s not only packed with nutrients that are necessary for a healthy pregnancy – such as calcium and folate – but broccoli is also rich in fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants. Can you eat broccoli while pregnant? 5 foods to eat during pregnancy Produce containing Vitamin C, like oranges, strawberries, bell peppers, and broccoli, support […]

Italian immigrants first introduced broccoli to the United States in the 1800s. However, it did not become widely know until the 1920s. The word broccoli comes from an Italian word broccolo which means “the flowering top of a cabbage”. In the United States, California produces 90% of the crop. What is the origin of broccoli? […]

While there are many edible plants that can be foraged from the wild (mushrooms, asparagus and onions among many others), broccoli isn’t one of them. Broccoli is a human invention. It was bred out of the wild cabbage plant, Brassica oleracea . What vegetables make up broccoli? italica) is an edible green plant in the […]

Here are some examples of neutral words you can use to describe broccoli to your picky kid: Green. Crisp. Looks like little trees. Big smell when cooking. Soft (when steamed) Crunchy (raw) How do you explain broccoli to kids? Broccoli is a vegetable and is a member of the cabbage family (family Brassicaceae, genus Brassica). […]

Here are some ways to start encouraging the kids to eat up their broccoli – see if any of them work for you. Cook broccoli properly! Try tenderstem or long-stem broccoli. Try different ways of cooking broccoli. Try serving broccoli raw. Mix it up with other things. Make broccoli fun. Juice it. Add salt and […]

Brussels sprouts are a cultivar group of the same species as broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, kale, and kohlrabi; they are cruciferous (they belong to the family Brassicaceae; old name Cruciferae). Which is better for you broccoli or brussel sprouts? While broccoli may have a higher count of calories, fat, and carbs, it is richer in […]

Ah, there’s nothing in the world quite like broccoli. Well, nothing except cabbage, cauliflower, kale, brussels sprouts, collard greens, and kohlrabi. All of these vegetables are, in fact, the same species, Brassica oleracea. What plants is broccoli related to? Brassica oleracea is a plant species that includes many common cultivars, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, […]