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    Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts
    Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts
    Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts
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    Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts

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    Scientific name of Broccoli is Brassica oleracea var. italic. The edible portion of a broccoli is its immature buds and thick fleshy flower stalk. There are two types of broccoli available in the market: green sprouting broccoli and purple-colored broccoli. Green sprouting broccoli contains a group of green, immature buds and thick fleshy flower stalk forming a head while purple-colored broccoli forms curds and look like cauliflower.

    Scientific Name of Brussels Sprouts is Brassica oleracea var. Gemmifera. It is a tall- stemmed Cole crop where axillary buds forming in the axis of each leaf are used as vegetables.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAgrihortico
    Release dateMay 23, 2019
    ISBN9780463381823
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      Broccoli

      Scientific name of Broccoli is Brassica oleracea var. italic. The edible portion of a broccoli is its immature buds and thick fleshy flower stalk. There are two types of broccoli available in the market: green sprouting broccoli and purple-colored broccoli. Green sprouting broccoli contains a group of green, immature buds and thick fleshy flower stalk forming a head while purple-colored broccoli forms curds and look like cauliflower.

      Botanical Description: A broccoli plant, upon full growth, reaches up to 65–70 cm in height. Its foliage is waxy and dark green in color. Leaves are with slightly wavy margins. Broccoli is grown for its edible heads. Terminal head of a broccoli weighs approximately 300–400g on maturity. Head size is about 6.0–15.4cm.

      Broccoli Plant in Garden-Brassica oleracea var.italica (Brassicaceae).jpg

      Figure 1: A Broccoli Plant

      Nutrition in Broccoli: According to USDA nutrient database, 100 grams of raw broccoli provides approximately 34 kcal energy. Detailed nutritional information of broccoli is as given below:

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