Artwork Broccoli

Also known as sweet stem broccoli, this All American Selections Winner, will win you over with its prolific, long-season production as well as its bolt, heat and disease resistance.  Growing 2-feet tall, this space saving variety boasts an initial center crown harvest, followed by season-long, 6- to 8-inch tall, dark-green deliciously tender side shoots. A treat steamed, stir fried, sautéed or fresh in salads. The key to ultimate production is to harvest the center crown as soon as possible.

Aspabroc is a nutritional powerhouse resembling broccoli rabe but with an asparagus-like stem. The flavor of this “Broccolini” is sweet and delicate with subtle, peppery undertones.  The entire plant is edible and can be enjoyed raw or gently cooked. After the initial central floret is harvested, the plant will continue to produce multiple side shoots.

Somewhere between a heading broccoli and a broccoli rabe, Piracicaba has succulent, tender, small green heads with very large beads. The heads are loose, with loads of side shoots and sweet stalks. Even the large leaves make excellent greens. The plants are phenomenally productive. As long as you keep harvesting its flower buds, it will keep making more, even through hot summer weather.