I wanted to share a quick post about our on-going organic broccoli harvest. As I described in the first broccoli harvest post, after you cut the large center head, “baby” broccoli shoots continue to grow along the stalk for about six weeks. It’s been about 5 weeks and they show no sign of slowing. It seems the more we cut, the more they grow! They are much smaller in size (1-2 inches in diameter) but I actually prefer them. The little tender heads are so easy to pick, rinse and eat – no chopping required. I just wished we planted more. Next year we need at least 3 plants per person. Oh, and I haven’t forgotten about my promise to share my homemade veggie pizza recipe – check back in a few days.
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06/03/2009 at 10:15 am Permalink
Actual or wannabe ‘freegans’ should take note that commercial broccoli fields are usually harvested in one pass and you can glean these babies for free. It would be a very lucky freegan who lives near a commercial AND organic producer.
Martin at Plasticless’s last blog post..Be a Lender and/or a Borrower
06/03/2009 at 10:19 am Permalink
Wouldn’t that be nice! Thanks for the tip, Martin.
03/01/2010 at 4:32 am Permalink
Hi Kari,
I love broccoli. Great taste and healthy.
I will be browsing for that veggie pizza recipe shortly
// Mette