How to Select Broccoli

Co-authored by Robert Anderson

Last Updated: May 6, 2021

Broccoli is an incredibly versatile vegetable that can be eaten cooked or raw, plain or cooked into a dish. Choosing quality broccoli is a key to enjoying it.

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The more open the florets, the older and closer to flowering the florets are.

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If the stem seems woody, do not buy it.
It has gone past the stage of desirable texture. However, if your own broccoli has flowered, it will still work in soup or as stock flavouring.
Use within 7 days, or earlier if you notice any wilting commencing.

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What if the trees are bluish?

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This is a natural occurrence in many plants and will not affect the quality of the broccoli.

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Is yellowing sign of old broccoli?

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As long as the steam, it should be fresh. Yellowing can be a sign of older broccoli, but the coloring can also depend on the growing climate and nutrients in the ground.

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