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 Broccoli - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Broccoli is the result of years of man's artificial selection for the suppression of flower development in the wild mustard plant.
Broccoli is a cool-weather crop that does poorly in hot summer weather.
A cross between broccoli and cauliflower, the broccoflower – also known as Romanesco – was first cultivated in Europe around 1988.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broccoli   (926 words)

  
 Broccoli
The portion of the broccoli plant that is harvested is the unopened flower buds.
Broccoli is believed to be the first of the cole crops to evolve from the wild species of kale or cabbage and was cultivated by the Romans.
Spring broccoli should be harvested in the morning because its susceptibility to wilting.
http://www.uga.edu/vegetable/broccoli.html   (2435 words)

  
 Watch Your Garden Grow - Broccoli
The edible part of broccoli are compact clusters of unopened flower buds and the attached portion of stem.
New heat tolerant varieties allow broccoli to be produced in all but the hottest parts of the season.
When broccoli plants of most varieties are properly grown and harvested, they can yield over an extended period.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/broccoli1.html   (1717 words)

  
 Hormel Foods - Knowledge - All About Broccoli
Broccoli seeds that have germinated, requiring only water and a cool place to grow, which are then harvested as a food.
Broccoli can be blanched and then frozen and kept in the freezer for up to a year.
Broccoli is harvested before the buds begin to blossom.
http://www.hormel.com/templates/template.asp?catitemid=114&id=863   (1444 words)

  
 Broccoli -- Brassica oleracea L. (Italica group)
Broccoli is closely related to cauliflower since both are grown for the clusters of unopened flower buds and tender flower stalks.
One is " sprouting broccoli," which makes a somewhat branching cluster of green flower buds atop a thick, green flower stalk, and smaller clusters that arise like "sprouts" from the stems.
In Florida, broccoli is probably grown to a slightly greater extent than in other areas of the country, comparing favorably with beets and garden peas in frequency of production.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/BODY_MV031   (830 words)

  
 Broccoli
Broccoli is eaten at an immature stage; left to grow in the field, the buds will open into yellow flowers.
Broccoli didn't really catch on in the U.S. until the twentieth century; as Italian immigration increased, Italian farmers started growing it in California.
A cool - weather crop planted in the spring and fall, broccoli is available year round, but the peak of the season is March through November.
http://www.producepete.com/shows/broccoli.html   (635 words)

  
 Broccoli
Broccoli sprouts come from broccoli-sprouting seeds and are harvested when they are 3 days old.
Avoid broccoli with yellowing leaves or flower buds, limp stalks or wilting heads, a pungent odor, or stalks that are thick and woody.
Broccoli is available frozen and is sometimes included in frozen vegetable mixes.
http://www.kroger.com/hn/Food_Guide/Broccoli.htm   (1335 words)

  
 BroccoliProduction
The edible portion of the broccoli plant consists of the tender stem and the unopened flower buds.
The fall crop of broccoli can also be direct seeded in the field using a precision planter such as an Accord, Stanhay, Gaspardo, or Nibex.
Sprouting broccoli should not be confused with broccoli-raab (or Italian turnip), which is grown for early leafy greens and with much smaller flower shoots.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/hil/hil-5.html   (1816 words)

  
 Broccoli, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center
Broccoli and other cole crops may be grown on a variety of soils but it does best on a well-drained, loam soil well supplied with organic matter.
Processing broccoli is planted at a density of about 20,000 to 30,000 plants per acre to produce a large head size.
The suggested fertilizer applications for broccoli are based on an 18-inch row spacing, with plants 9 inches apart in the row.
http://oregonstate.edu/Dept/NWREC/broc-pr.html   (3487 words)

  
 Commercial Broccoli Production
Broccoli develops a central head that should be harvested before it begins to flower.
Broccoli is a fast growing crop, and the fertilization schedule should always be based on a soil test recommendation.
Most serious broccoli diseases can be introduced to a clean field on diseased transplants.
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/C764-w.htm   (2361 words)

  
 Ethnobotanical Leaflets
The part of the broccoli plant consumed is the fleshy-stemmed flowering head.
The primary use of broccoli, both modern and ancient, is, quite obviously, as a source of food.
The preponderance of Brassica genera, species, and varieties is in keeping with N.I. Vavilov's assertion that the center of origin for a crop corresponds to an area of diversity of its wild relatives.
http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/broccoli.htm   (1525 words)

  
 Vegetarians in Paradise/ Broccoli History/Broccoli Nutrition/ Broccoli Folklore/Broccoli Recipe
Broccoli prefers a cool climate, between 40 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and moist soil to mature in 100 to 120 days.
Cut broccoli into florets and steam in a covered saucepan with a small amount of water for 4 to 5 minutes.
With selective cultivation over the centuries, farmers were able to develop broccoli varieties with larger and larger budding heads.
http://www.vegparadise.com/highestperch44.html   (3515 words)

  
 Broccoli
Broccoli flourishes in a cool climate and moist soil.
Broccoli can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper.
When choosing broccoli in the market, select heads that have tight and compact bud clusters with an even dark colour.
http://www.restaurantsweb.com/food/recipes/Broccoli/broccoli.htm   (371 words)

  
 Broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cultivated first and foremost for its fleshy stems, although both the young leaves and the flowers can be eaten, providing they have not yet opened.
Like cauliflower, broccoli is a sort of cabbage in which flowers have begun to form, but have stopped growing while still in the bud.
One is the Sprouting Broccoli, which is ready to eat in the spring after overwintering.
http://www.innvista.com/health/foods/vegetables/broccoli.htm   (2003 words)

  
 Broccoli
Broccoli should be planted early enough to mature before these conditions occur.
Generally, when individual buds of broccoli are match-head size and distinct (loose) in appearance, the head is as large as it is going to get.
This is the first year I have grown broccoli and I cannot determine when it is ready to harvest.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/vegetables/broccoli.html   (846 words)

  
 AZ Master Gardener Manual: Broccoli
Broccoli Raab or Turnip broccoli is not a true broccoli but, in fact, a type of turnip cultivated for its flower head.
The heads of broccoli are really flower buds.
Sprouting or Italian broccoli forms many florets or small heads but these do not produce a solid head.
http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/vegetable/broccoli.html   (361 words)

  
 Broccoli
A head of broccoli is a cluster of flower buds.
Broccoli can be grown anywhere except in the hottest and coldest climates, but does require cool weather to reach maturity.
It requires less water as heads begin to mature.
http://www.gardenguides.com/Vegetables/broccoli.htm   (273 words)

  
 Broccoli
Refresh broccoli in ice water to maintain its bright green color if you're not using it right away or are making a cold presentation.
Store broccoli in the high-humidity vegetable crisper of your refrigerator for up to three days.
Pick bunches that have a clean fresh scent, a firm head with compact, dark green clusters that may have purple highlights, stalks on the slender side, (thick stalks will be tough,) with crisp leaves.
http://www.tonytantillo.com/vegetables/broccoli.html   (684 words)

  
 Monthly Market Basket: Broccoli
Broccoli rabe, a type of turnip that looks like clusters of leaves on a stem, has small buds and flowers.
Sprouting broccoli is a leafy, less compact, and pretty variation with many small, white or purple florets.
Varieties of broccoli include those with purple, white, chartreuse, or dark green buds.
http://www.sallys-place.com/food/columns/ferray_fiszer/broccoli.htm   (992 words)

  
 Allrecipes Cook's Encyclopedia broccoli
Broccoli, a member of the CRUCIFEROUS family, is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as riboflavin, calcium and iron.
Look for broccoli with a deep, strong color green, or green with purple; the buds should be tightly closed and the leaves crisp.
This deep emerald-green vegetable (which sometimes has a purple tinge) comes in tight clusters of tiny buds that sit on stout, edible stems.
http://allrecipes.com/advice/ref/ency/terms/5512.asp   (154 words)

  
 The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling Great
Broccoli has been singled out as one of the small number of vegetables and fruits that contributed to the significant reduction in heart disease risk seen in a recent meta-analysis of seven prospective studies.
Broccoli’s name is derived from the Latin word brachium, which means branch or arm, a reflection of its tree-like shape that features a compact head of florets attached by small stems to a larger stalk.
Broccoli is very perishable and should be stored in open plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper where it will keep for about four days.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=9   (3991 words)

  
 Mann's Broccoli Table of Contents
They allow us to develop fresh broccoli products that you're looking for.
From the fields to your kitchen, learn how Mann Packing became the leader in broccoli cultivation.
Use the lesson plans to share the information with others!
http://mann.broccoli.com/mainpage.htm   (219 words)

  
 Broccoli Profile
harvests 91 percent of the acreage on just 22 percent of the farms that produce broccoli in the
  Broccoli is marketed as fresh and processed (mostly as frozen) product.
Fresh-market broccoli was the fourth-most exported vegetable in the
http://test.agmrc.org/agmrc/commodity/vegetables/broccoli/broccoliprofile.htm   (840 words)

  
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Vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale and cauliflower are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which the body converts into 3,3'-diindolylmethane DIM during digestion.
You can purchase organic broccoli seeds from Johnny's at (207) 861-3901.
You’ll also understand how beneficial eating generally healthy foods like broccoli really is compared to other foods that might be even better for you.
http://www.mercola.com/2003/may/24/broccoli_cancer.htm   (1066 words)

  
 Broccoli/Cooking
If steaming the product on your stovetop leaves an undesirable odor, place a drop of dry vermouth in the pot to hinder the odor.
are the better utensils for cooking fresh broccoli and retaining nutrients.
Place broccoli in a saucepan with one inch of boiling water and one-half teaspoon of salt.
http://mann.broccoli.com/kitchen/cooking.htm   (487 words)

  
 GourmetSleuth - Broccoli Rabe
The Broccoli Rabe flower looks similar to the broccoli florets.
Despite the name this plant is not a type of broccoli but it is in the same
This is a nice, fast growing, cool weather plant.
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/broccolirabe.htm   (511 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: broccoli
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http://www.technorati.com/tag/broccoli   (483 words)

  
 New Scientist Breaking News - Eating raw broccoli may combat cancer
The rest lacks this crucial sulphur and has no cancer-fighting capability.
When you chew broccoli, its cells rupture, releasing an enzyme that produces a class of chemicals called sulphoraphanes.
But cooking broccoli conventionally does not help, as the enzyme that produces sulphoraphanes in the first placed is also destroyed.
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn3580   (362 words)

  
 Broccoli -- The Bro Client Communications Library
Therefore, no separate releases of Broccoli will be made in the future, and you should always use the bundled Bro-Broccoli combination from now on.
Broccoli is bundled with Bro as of releases 1.1
The Broccoli application reports events based on host-based activity generated in kernel space or user space applications.
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~cpk25/broccoli   (417 words)

  
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Although you can purchase the seeds in a store, growing them yourself is easy and less expensive.
A compound found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts appears to be more effective than modern antibiotics against the bacteria that cause peptic ulcers.
The enzymes can detoxify cancer-causing chemicals and are among the most potent anti-cancer compounds known.
http://www.mercola.com/2002/jun/12/broccoli_cancer.htm   (1070 words)

  
 Broccoli Packs Powerful Punch To Bladder Cancer Cells (press release)
And more than 13,000 with the disease will die.
During chopping, chewing and digestion, these phytochemicals morph into nutritional powerhouses called isothiocyanates — compounds that the scientists believed play a role in inhibiting cancer.
He and Clinton conducted the study with Ohio State colleagues Robin Rosselot, a graduate student in food science and technology and Qingguo Tian, a research associate also in food science and technology.
http://www.newstarget.com/010538.html   (841 words)

  
 Flickr: Photos tagged with broccoli
At Southwestern Produce Co., you'll find broccoli, as well as a large selection of other...
We will manufacture your Broccoli order in one (1) business day.
NEW Explore and refine broccoli photos with our brand new clustery goodness!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/broccoli   (134 words)

  
 Broccoli Casserole - All Recipes - Christmas
Cook broccoli as directed on package and drain.
Place in a 9 by 13 inch oven proof dish.
Mix together broccoli, soup, rice, onion, butter or margarine, and cheese.
http://christmas.allrecipes.com/az/BroccoliCasserole.asp   (84 words)

  
 Broccoli Books
Illustrations can either be in full color or black & white.
Files should be no larger than 1MB in size.
Broccoli International USA retains the right to pull any submission for any reason.
http://www.broccolibooks.com/4fun/fanartrules.htm   (678 words)

  
 Cubby Broccoli - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1962, Broccoli teamed with Harry Saltzman to create the production company, EON Productions and its parent company Danjaq, LLC.
This page was last modified 10:22, 18 May 2006.
The family moved to Florida, and on the death of his father Giovanni, Broccoli moved to live with his grandmother in Astoria, Queens in New York City.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_R._Broccoli   (451 words)

  
 Broccoli
A compound found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts appears to be more effective than modern antibiotics against the bacteria which causes peptic ulcers.
A different study showed that consumption of broccoli was strongly associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease death in postmenopausal women (3).
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and these materials and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/broccoli.htm   (407 words)

  
 Broccoli
A distinctive Italian broccoli with a long harvest season.
This blend of three varieties will produce broccoli with three different harvest dates.
Choose a variety below for details and images:
http://www.gardenguides.com/seedcatalog/vegetables/broccoli.htm   (82 words)

  
 Broccoli Exporter Directory - Broccoli Exporters, Broccoli Producers, Broccoli Suppliers, China Broccoli
"Alibaba Broccoli" connects you directly to prequalified Broccoli producers and exporters from China and around the world.
Broccoli Exporter Directory - Broccoli Exporters, Broccoli Producers, Broccoli Suppliers, China Broccoli
Start here to find producers and exporters of Broccoli from China and around the world.
http://hotproducts.alibaba.com/manufacturers-exporters/Broccoli.html   (292 words)

  
 Broccoli Man!
Broccoli Man™ could be all over the world this time!
Broccoli Man™ appeared at the annual UFO convention in McMinnville, Oregon to spread the broccoli gospel.
Think about this: since Broccoli can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, it can affect the lives of EVERYONE and therefore is clearly more important than any other political issue!
http://www.madmartian.com/broc/brocpics.htm   (661 words)

  
 Broccoli Books
New products include 2007 calendars, Onimusha products and Until the Full Moon products.
Products section has been updated with new anime & manga products available from Broccoli Gear.
This month, we are featuring the first 17 pages of Leave it to Piyoko volume 1.
http://www.broccolibooks.com   (288 words)

  
 RecipeSource: Broccoli Bake
RecipeSource : Fruits, Grains, and Vegetables : Vegetable Recipes : Broccoli Recipes : Broccoli Bake
In a bowl, mix together all ingredience except Cornbread stuffing and 1/2 stick of butter.
http://www.recipesource.com/fgv/vegetables/broccoli/00/rec0013.html   (90 words)

  
 Phytochemicals in broccoli and cauliflower fight cancer, says new research
Broccoli is one of the most powerful anti-cancer foods in the world: it contains phytochemicals so effective that if drug companies could patent them, they'd charge consumers a hundred dollars a pill for the same thing you get from a serving of broccoli.
The truth is, cancer is almost entirely preventable through food choice and physical exercise alone.
Phytochemicals in broccoli and cauliflower fight cancer, says new research
http://www.newstarget.com/000084.html   (761 words)

  
 Broccoli International USA - Homepage
Broccoli International's anime production division takes pride in our production values and select titles.
T-shirts and hats are 20% off at AnimeGamers.com during the month of May!
Sale starts on May 13, 2006 and ends on May 28, 2006.
http://www.bro-usa.com   (313 words)

  
 Romanesque broccoli - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Romanesque broccoli
It contains high levels of the glucosinolate compound glucoraphanin.
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Romanesque+broccoli   (88 words)

  
 UC Vegetable Research & Information Center
Postharvest Recommendations for Broccoli - Postharvest Research and Information Center
http://vric.ucdavis.edu/selectnewcrop.broccoli.htm   (76 words)

  
 Robbie's Recipe Collection: Broccoli Casserole
fresh OR frozen broccoli florets - cooked until tender
Easy, inexpensive, and filling meal or side dish.
http://robbiehaf.com/Recipes/B/327.htm   (282 words)

  
 Broccoli Website
NOT random radical blossomings of Broccoli at the holidays like you're used to.
Which also features a new rendering of Broccoli!
Are you prepared to unleash the powers of BROCCOLI upon the hapless world?
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/5404/broc.html   (121 words)

  
 Albert R. Broccoli
Albert Romolo Broccoli was born in Astoria, Queens (New York City) on April 5th...
Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond (2000) (TV)....
You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0110482   (457 words)

  
 RecipeSource: Broccoli Lasagna
Arrange half of the noodles in a 12 x 8 baking dish.
Cover with half of broccoli and sauce, then a layer of cheese.
Add another layer of noodles, topped with broccoli, sauce and cheese., then add all of the cottage cheese mixture.
http://www.recipesource.com/main-dishes/pasta/broccoli-lasagna2.html   (124 words)

  
 New MSN Search Emerges In Beta
In response to that search, you'll find a section under the search box on the results page called "POPULAR 'vegetables' TOPICS." In this area are links, designed to help you narrow in more specifically on a particular topic.
Exploring the Encarta links, when they come up in response to relevant searches, will lead you to high-quality information.
For example, search for "broccolli." You'll see that the term gets changed to "broccoli" in the results.
http://www.searchenginewatch.com/sereport/article.php/2163901   (1080 words)

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