If you have never grown broccoli (Brassica oleracea) in the garden, you might be surprised to learn that the part of the plant we eat is a flower, or more precisely, a cluster of immature flower buds ...

Growing broccoli can be challenging because this cool-season vegetable requires just the right conditions: rich soil, consistent moisture, and extended cool weather in spring and fall (or during ...

Add this adaptable, versatile vegetable to your garden in spring—or fall. Who doesn't love broccoli? This delicious superfood is packed with beneficial nutrients, including vitamins A and C, plus ...

The secret to the best-tasting broccoli is in the seasoning — not the spices, mind you, but the time of year. Broccoli that matures during cool weather produces healthy heads that taste sweeter than ...

In Costa Rica’s cooler highland regions, home gardeners harvest fresh broccoli that brings a distinct flavor to everyday meals. This vegetable packs vitamins A, C, E, and K, along with niacin, calcium ...

Oh, how I envy the highland gardeners who can dine on freshly picked broccoli from their gardens. What a special taste broccoli adds to a meal, and it’s loaded with nutrition, too. Broccoli is a good ...