What do you think? Catchy song title, eh?
No?
Okay, I’ll stick to growing instead. I’m happy to report that the broccoli is doing well, growing and showing signs of decent production. I snapped off one large leaf with a cluster of pests (yuck), but the plants look healthy. The leaves are a nice, dark green and small heads are forming on all six plants.
Broccoli Head
I grew broccoli last year, but it bolted early. I managed just a few small heads. Since the cauliflower is looking worse by the day, I’ve set my sights on the great green veg.
I enjoy eating broccoli in a number of ways:
- Steamed till tender but still crunchy,
- sautéed with almonds (my husbands yummy recipe),
- and blended in soup
It’s hard not to feel virtuous when munching on this cruciferous darling
Broccoli contains more vitamin C than oranges, ounce for ounce. It has a much calcium as a glass of milk, and contains folate, important for the production and maintenance of new cells. It’s an excellent source of iron as well as fiber.
Broccoli Plants
It will be an excellent source of pride as well, if I can get past these next few weeks. Fingers crossed for cooperative weather, and a pest-free, bolt-free crop.
Broccoli Leaves
Gardening Nirvana 