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Belstar Broccoli

About Broccoli

  • Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
  • Common Name: Belstar Broccoli
  • Family: Brassicaceae
  • Germination: 7 to 14 days
  • Hardiness: Frost Tolerant
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Medicinal: Yes
  • Sunlight: Full to partial sun
  • Maturity: 90 days
  • Non-GMO
  • Organic
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Seed Depth: 1/8 inch
  • Size: 24 inches high, 16 inches wide
  • Spacing: 14 to 18 inches
  • Zones: 3 to 10

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Companion Plants for Broccoli

  • Beetroot
  • Celery
  • Dill
  • Garlic
  • Geraniums
  • Onions
  • Potatoes
  • Rosemary
  • Sage

    • Harvesting Broccoli

    Some plants like leaf lettuce, kale, cilantro, basil, and broccoli will be harvested several times by removing larger leaves or flower heads and have a longer period of harvesting.

    Nutritional Data for Broccoli

    Fiber - good for your gut and heart
    Vitamin K - helps your blood clot
    Vitamin A - good for your eyes, skin, and immune system
    Vitamin C - helps with wound healing
    Folic acid - involved in new cell creation
    Potassium - needed for muscle contraction
    Nutrition Facts
    1 servings per container
    Serving size
    1 cup chopped (91g)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    31
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat
    0.34g
    0%
    Saturated Fat
    0.1g
    1%
    Trans Fat
    0g
    Sodium
    30mg
    1%
    Total Carbohydrates
    6g
    2%
    Dietary Fiber
    2.4g
    8%
    Total Sugars
    1.5g
    3%
    Includes --g Added Sugars
    --%
    Protein
    2.6g
    5%
    Vitamin A
    IU
    566.9IU
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
    0.06mg
    5%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
    0.11mg
    8%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
    0.58mg
    4%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
    0.52mg
    10%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
    0.16mg
    9%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate)
    57.3mcg
    14%
    Vitamin C
    81.2mg
    90%
    Vitamin E
    0.71mg
    5%
    Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
    92.5mcg
    77%
    Calcium
    42.8mg
    3%
    Iron
    0.66mg
    4%
    Magnesium
    19.1mg
    5%
    Phosphorus
    60.1mg
    5%
    Potassium
    287.6mg
    6%
    Selenium
    2.3mcg
    4%
    * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
    Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
    Data Source: Raw Broccoli
    USDA Food Data Central
    https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
    -- Represents data that is not available.

    Recipes With Broccoli

    Selection & Storage

    Look for large, firm, and bright green or dark-green heads.
    Store broccoli, unwashed, in loose or perforated plastic bags in the vegetable crisper of the refrigerator. Store for up to 3-5 days.

    Tips For Using Broccoli

    Ideas for Serving

    Enjoy raw on its own or with a low-fat dip. Steam or roast broccoli as a side dish and season with spices to add additional flavor. Incorporate broccoli into a main dish such as a salad, pasta, or stir-fry.

    Health Benefits

    All the varieties of the colewort tribe, including cabbage, cauliflower, brussels-sprouts, broccoli, and curly greens, have been celebrated from very ancient times for their curative virtues in pulmonary complaints1.
    Broccoli is a source of a nutrient called sulforaphane and research shows that sulforaphane can protect against:
    • Cancer
    • Cardiovascular disease
    • Chronic inflammation
    • Neurodegenerative disease
    • Type II Diabetes
    • Viral infections

    Medical Disclaimer

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