Why are the florets of my broccoli plants turning yellow?
good question, but the answer is already in your own question;‘Florets’.The green ‘florets’ are the preform of the grownup plant, if you would not harvest it, but let it grow further, those florets would become real flowers, yellow flowers.So if you have broccoli florets in the kitchen that already turn a bit yellow it is a bit late harvested, but still eatable.
Can broccoli be eaten after it turns yellow?
Won't have as much vitamin as fresh, but it'll still have the same amount of fibre. You can definitely eat it. The yellowing indicates that the plant is wilting, not rotting.
Is brown broccoli edible? Why or why not?
It is safe to eat, but it would be fibrous and a bit tough - not to mention that the flavor might be a bit subdued. It tastes okay but too yellow and the flavor begins to deteriorate. the green rounded tips open up and expose their yellow blooms and then the broccoli looks less head like and sparse with flowers.
Is it weird to eat broccoli in the morning?
Well, I don't want to get fat. I'm really hungry in the morning and on the outside I look fine but on the inside I feel like a monster. Instead of eating two giant bowls of cereal, I boil a ton of broccoli for about 3 minutes because I like my broccoli crunchy, not soft. Anyway, I eat that and even though it doesn't taste great it keeps me full and focused.
Exactly what is a spear of broccoli?
Broccoli can also come in spears. You can buy them frozen or cut them yourself. One spear is not a lot. Think of big floret with the stalk attached to it.
What does flowering broccoli look like?
When you grow broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica) in your garden, you have a flower that does not look like other flowers. Broccoli is a member of the brassica family, along with cabbage and cauliflower, which grows best in cool temperatures.Botanically, it grows as a biennial, but gardeners grow itas an annual and harvest it before the flower buds fully open.The portions of broccoli that are harvested for food are the stem and crown. The crown contains little flowerbuds on it that appear blue-green in color. For the best flavor, broccoli should be harvested while the flower buds are still tightly closed. When the flower buds begin to open, you will see them as yellow portions on the head of the broccoli.Broccoli must be harvested before the flowers open but when the crown has reached full size. Cut the stem 6inches below the crown and leave the rest of the plant intact for a broccoli side shoots to grow. Depending onthe variety, it can take from 55 to 80 days for transplants to be ready for harvest, but broccoli grown from seed will need 70 to 100 days to grow.Early opening of the flower buds is a problem because it makes the broccoli unpalatable and it prevents future growth of secondary heads. Broccoli must be grown in cool weather because too much cold, below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, encourages the flower buds to open before they produce a head. Warm weather above 85 degreesFahrenheit will also trigger the flowers to open, which keeps the plant from producing any more heads.
Can you steam brocolli in the microwave?
ABSOLUTELY! They sell expensive bags of frozen broccoli (carrots and cauliflower too) that you nuke for a few minutes. No sauce, nothing. All you need do is wash it well, put your veggies to a glass dish, cover with plastic wrap, and cook for 2-4 minutes (this depends on quantity and oven power). You will see the steam start to puff up the plastic. The color will get darker when it's ready. Don't overcook it, a little chew is nice, mushy isn't as great. Add a bit of butter or grated cheese for color. It's just that easy.