. "Calabrese" Sprouting Broccoli Plants produce, growing from the centre, green heads somewhat in the form of a Cauliflower and measuring four or five inches across, although not of so compact a form. These are cut out and used before the flower buds open up, and then from the axils of the leaves there gradually will develop thick, fleshy, light green sprouts i with buds similar in form to those removed earlier j from the centre of the plants, but smaller, ranging [ from one to three inches across. Cut these with about I five or six inches of stem and prepare for the table like [ Asp
. "Calabrese" Sprouting Broccoli Plants produce, growing from the centre, green heads somewhat in the form of a Cauliflower and measuring four or five inches across, although not of so compact a form. These are cut out and used before the flower buds open up, and then from the axils of the leaves there gradually will develop thick, fleshy, light green sprouts i with buds similar in form to those removed earlier j from the centre of the plants, but smaller, ranging [ from one to three inches across. Cut these with about I five or six inches of stem and prepare for the table like [ Asparagus. They are tender and of a distinct and very I agreeable flavor, and will be found a- welcome change from the usual green vegetables. The sprouts should be cut regularly, just as soon as sufficiently developed, otherwise they will soon flower and fail to produce I further. Pkt., 15 cts.; \ oz., 75 cts.; oz., $ If unable to find what you want, refer to the Index, pages 222 and 223
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