Broccoli

Direct Sowing 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… Read More »How Many Broccoli Seeds Should I Plant?

Flowering broccoli. These plants have not been staked, but may need to be when the seed is maturing. Broccoli will flower over an extended period… Read More »Does Broccoli Come From A Seed?

Broccoli contains several compounds which some people perceive as bitter. Proper growing, storage, and cooking can replace that bitter flavor with an earthy, almost sweet… Read More »What Does Cooked Broccoli Taste Like?

Broccoli is not a root vegetable. Root vegetables are grown underground, such as potatoes, carrots, onions, radishes and beets. Is broccoli a root or stem?… Read More »Is Broccoli A Root Vegetable?

Spacing & Depth Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, or set transplants slightly deeper than they were grown originally. Plant or thin seedlings 18… Read More »How Much Depth Does Broccoli Need?

Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli and cabbage, have the same sugars that make beans gassy. Their high fiber can also make them hard to digest. It… Read More »Why Does My Stomach Hurt After I Eat Broccoli?

Eating unwashed produce may cause you to ingest harmful bacteria, which may be present in the soil, or pesticides applied to produce in the fields.… Read More »Can Unwashed Broccoli Make You Sick?

Broccoli is the best replacement for asparagus. There are no big differences in cooking it either. You can saute it or steam it according to… Read More »Can I Substitute Asparagus For Broccoli?

It’s a basic thick leafy green with an equally tough stem. The stem is often removed and the kale can be used in salads and… Read More »Can I Substitute Kale For Broccoli Rabe?

The stalk contains the most fiber, while broccoli leaves are highest in cell-protecting antioxidants, vitamins E and K, and calcium. At the store or farmers… Read More »Which Broccoli Is Healthiest?