Broccoli can be a finicky crop, but in the right conditions, it can be a pleasure to grow and eat. It, along with other members of the brassica family, offers great nutrition, with lots of vitamin C ...

Those with green thumbs might already be aware of how fragile broccoli is to warmer temperatures. The vegetable thrives in cooler conditions in spring and autumn, with 61 degrees Fahrenheit an ideal ...

Broccoli growing time lapse from seed to blooming. The ideal temperature for cool-weather broccoli to form edible head is range between 40 to 70 F. In warmer climate, the crop will form flower instead ...

If you don't want to hang around for a late harvest, these fruits and vegetables are ideal for growing early and getting a ...

Also called rapini, this Italian heirloom broccoli sends up multiple long, green shoots with small broccoli heads. The flavor is slightly bitter mustard. This is a fast grower, sending up ...

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is a prolific—and delicious—addition to any garden. While cultivating this hardy green is fairly simple, there are some plants that should be kept away from broccoli to ...

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 ...

Most home gardeners don't realize there are two types of broccoli: heading and sprouting. Most garden broccoli is of the heading type, which is closely related to cauliflower and forms a large central ...

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 ...