Broccoli: The most common type of broccoli we see in grocery stores is “Calabrese broccoli” (named after Calabria in Italy). Planted in mid-spring, this variety produces big green heads on thick stalks.
Closely related to cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi, this cole crop is worth growing for its nutritional content alone. It’s rich in vitamins and minerals as well as a good source of Vitamin A, potassium, folic acid, iron, and fiber.
Broccoli takes a long time to mature, so be patient! Once you harvest the main head of a broccoli plant, it will often keep producing smaller side shoots that can be enjoyed for months to come.
For more information on how to grow bell peppers click the following hyperlink to Farmers Almanac Broccoli.
For other resources please click on Cornell Universities Broccoli link or click on Gardening Know How's Broccoli link.
Broccoli Raab which is also known as spring raab or Brassica ruvo is part Brassicaceae Family. An Italian favorite with a somewhat bitter taste, this fast-growing, cool-season annual forms loose flower heads similar to broccoli in the axils of lower leaves.
For more information on how to grow Broccoli Raab click the following hyperlink to Cornell Cooperative Extension's Broccoli Raab.
For other resources please click on Gardening Know How's Broccoli Raab link.
Bok Choy Seeds, Baby Milk: Description
(Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis). Ivory-white, sweet-flavored stems against forest green foliage make for a stunning contrast of colors. But it’s the flavor and juicy texture that really make Baby Milk bok choy is a show-stopper! The perfect single serving-sized plant, a head can fit neatly in your palm. In China bok choy is celebrated as a nutrient-dense superfood; indeed bok choy is a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as smaller amounts of a wide range of important nutrients. Bok choy also ranks at the top of the charts for nutrient density, rated healthier even than spinach and broccoli.
Broccoli Rabe Seeds, Natalina Di Fasano Cima Grande: Description
(Brassica rapa) A nutritious, richly flavored and high-yielding broccoli rabe (also known as rapini or broccoli raab) from Puglia region, Italy. This variety made more and bigger heads than others in our trials. We were astounded by the abundant yields of the delicious heads. Plants average 2-3 feet tall. This gourmet brassica is a delicacy in Puglia, where it is used in a range of dishes, often sauteed with garlic and drizzled with a bit of olive oil as a side dish or atop good quality bread. A famous Puglia dish is broccoli rabe with orecchiette pasta, simply sublime!
Broccoli Seeds, Calabrese Green Sprouting: Description
(Brassica oleracea) This delicious Italian-American heirloom produces 5- to 8-inch blue-green heads and many tender, succulent side shoots. Cooked, it has a buttery, soft texture and sweet, nutty flavor. It is a supreme choice for market gardening and home gardening alike. Hailing originally from Calabria, Italy, it was brought to America in the 1800s.
Broccoli Seeds, Early Purple Sprouting: Description
(Brassica oleracea) This buttery soft, nutty-flavored broccoli from the U.K. is a sublime winter treat. Early Purple Sprouting produces lots of purple broccoli sprouts in the spring. Listed in John Mason’s seed catalog in 1793.
Broccoli Seeds, Rapini: Description
(Brassica rapa) An Italian non-heading broccoli (also known as broccoli raab or broccoli rabe), rapini is grown for flavorful, asparagus-like spring shoots and leaves; it is great for cooking or in salads. High in vitamin A and so delicious!
Broccoli Seeds, Rasmus: Description
Rasmus is from Sativa Rheinau in Switzerland. An exquisite big, broad broccoli, we think this is one of the best open-pollinated varieties that consistently produces 7-inch, full-thick true heads, outshining many of the popular F1 types we grew alongside in our trials. We’ve never been happier with our broccoli harvests. These picture-perfect jolly green guys are an ideal crop for market gardeners as they reliably produce uniform heads. Plus a bumper bounty roughly a week after harvesting, when a surge of tender sprouting florets emerge from the central stem and keep on producing for an extended period. These sugary, tender stems are delicious tossed into plates of pasta, stir fries, and curries.
Broccoli Seeds, Waltham 29: Description
(Brassica oleracea) A standard broccoli type that produces 4-8 inch green heads. It is nicely flavored and the compact plants also produce some side shoots. Waltham 29 broccoli was introduced in 1954, and is a favorite here at our farm.
Chinese Broccoli Seeds, Yod Fah: Description
(Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra) The delectable, tender stalks taste like a cross between asparagus and broccoli, only sweeter. Our favorite spring vegetable, this is a very easy-to-grow broccoli-like plant from China. The tender blue-green, glossy leaves are similar to kale but better, and the broccoli-like inflorescences are buttery soft and nutty in flavor. So tasty! A must-have for those who long for broccoli but struggle to grow it, and excellent for market gardeners as well.
