B is for Broccoli

 

Hi beautiful people of the universe!

    When the world is telling us to eat more greens put Broccoli on the top of you and your families list. A very hardy plant, broccoli is an excellent choice for end of fall / early winter planting. Once planted and well-rooted, it can produce an abundant supply of richly green stems with tops, often referred to as "florets," which resemble a bouquet of flowers. It is also a plant that can keep growing after an initial harvest extending its wealth throughout the season.   

Typically I enjoy broccoli in stir-frys, boiled, and an all time favorite, broccoli and cheddar soup.

Native to the Mediterranean and Asia along with being a member of the Cruciferae family, amongst its cauliflower, cabbage, and kale friends. 

Frost tolerant and full of essential vitamins and minerals such as C and K for immune and bone health. Rich in fiber that can support digestion. Sulforaphane, its superhero compound, fights oxidative stress, an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in your body that can lead to cell damage. This beautiful green can relieve the body and mind of fatigue, headaches, and joint pain. 

Be sure to harvest the entire plant from the top to bottom to ensure maximum usage. Freeze it, dry it, but don't waste it! 

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Broccoli

From Seed

Tried overwintering in a recycled jug for the first time! It's giving me a jumpstart on the planting season and an opportunity to succession plant any winter crops that can withstand the cold in the months ahead. 

When I started, I couldn’t quite understand how broccoli could sprout outdoors in the cold, inside a plastic jug—let alone with the lid off! But then I recalled: it’s like a miniature greenhouse. How cute!

Broccoli

To Field

Was a bit afraid of the frost at first as I planted many rows of this crop but extremely impressed with its frost tolerant abilities. In the morning it may look frostbitten however around noon they started to assume a more natural state of being.

Broccoli

To Harvest

At about 4 - 5 weeks your arugula plant is considered an adult and ready to harvest! Cut the outward leaves when they reach around 3-6 inches leaving the middle to ensure new growth for the coming weeks. A row or pots containing a range of 10 -15 plants can create a small salad for a family of 4 for dinner if the plants are all on the same growth pattern.

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