Today’s (2022.10.8) Vegetable tip— broccoli

Cauliflower is a variety of Brassica brassica in the cruciferous family.

Herbs biennial, 60 to 90 cm tall, frosted by powder; Stem erect, stout, branched; Basal leaves and lower leaves oblong to elliptic; Middle and upper leaves of stem smaller and sessile, oblong to lanceolate, hugging; At the top of the stem, there was a milky fleshy head densely composed of total pedicel, pedicel and undeveloped flower buds. Racemes terminal and axillary; Flowers pale yellow, later turning white; Seeds broad elliptic, brown. Flowering in April, fruiting in May.

Cauliflower originated from the Mediterranean coast, and was introduced to India, Italy, France, Britain, the United States, Spain, Germany, Bangladesh, China and other countries. Cauliflower is not resistant to hot and dry, nor to long-term frost, the appropriate growth temperature is 17 ~ 20℃; Light slightly resistant to shade, like humid environment; Suitable for loose soil, good irrigation and drainage plots.

Cauliflower is nutrient-rich, rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron; Cool, sweet taste, digestion, appetite, thirst, is a kind of health food.