Leaf Broccoli 'Minestra Nera'
- Product number: 145140
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: Brassica oleracea
A special variety of broccoli, whose leaves have a remarkably tasty, sweet broccoli flavor! Of course, the plant also flowers, but the florets are not as numerous, though still delicious! Harvest the leaves young for a salad mix or let them mature into blue-grey, pointed, and wavy leaves (beautiful plants!) for a delightful stew... In Tuscany, this stew is called "Ribollita" and is very popular in winter. More recipes at http://www.mariquita.com/recipes/spigariello.html
The cabbage can tolerate a few degrees of frost, just like kale and collard greens. Also very decorative in a pot!
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Latin: Brassica oleracea
Dutch: Bladbroccoli (Leaf Broccoli)
Also known as: Spigariello, Naaldkool (Needle Cabbage)
English: Broccoli
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- Flower colour: Greenish yellow
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Biennial
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- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Brassica oleracea
- Dutch: Leaf broccoli
- Also known as: Spigariello, Needle cabbage
- English: Broccoli
