- Cross between cauliflower and broccoli.
- Florets are bright green, like broccoli.
- Florets are packed into a round head, similar to cauliflower.
- Sweeter flavour than cauliflower or broccoli.
Broccoflower is a cool climate crop which grows in sandy soils. Regular irrigation is essential once young heads have formed. Heads grow rapidly near maturity.
Broccoflower, which originated in Holland, has taken America by storm and is now being introduced to Australian palates.
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica x B. oleracea var. botrytis (Brassicaceae)
Alternative Names: A hybrid mix of cauliflower and broccoli.
Health Benefits
An excellent source of B group vitamins and a good source of vitamin C and folic acid.
100g of Broccoflower yields the following:
- Calories – 31
- Total Carbs – 2% of DV
- Protein – 2.95g
- Dietary Fibre – 13% of DV
- Vitamin A – 3% of DV
- Vitamin C – 147% of DV
- Calcium – 3% of DV
- Iron – 4% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Selecting tips
Select broccoflower with compact heads and tightly closed flowers. Stalks and leaves should be firm and fresh.
Steam or use in stir-fries, salads or crudites for dip.
Storage: Store in an airtight plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper for a short time.