where does broccoli come from?

Answer 1

CROP HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT
Broccoli is believed to be the first of the cole crops to evolve from the wild species of kale or cabbage and was cultivated by the Romans. It was introduced in England in the early 16th century known as “ Italian asparagus” or “sprout cauliflower”. In 1775, John Randolph described broccoli as ‘the heads like cauliflower’ and ‘the stems will eat like asparagus’. Broccoli is a relatively recent introduction into the United States. It was grown in the 1800’s, but was not popular until later. The first shipment from the west to the east was in 1923 and was really only found in Italian areas of the country. Broccoli means ‘little sprouts’ in Italian. It became an important vegetable in the US during the 1930’s.
There has been a lot of breeding work done in broccoli to improve the adaptability to growing areas, improving quality, and increasing disease resistance. Cultivars can now be labeled spring, summer or winter based on their cold and heat tolerances. The varieties can also be classified as early, midseason, and late. The ideal broccoli plant is high yielding that can be mechanically harvested in a one time harvest.
Common Cultivars There are two types of broccoli, the sprouting, which is in the group Italica and considered an annual, and the heading type which is a strong biennial.
Specialty types. There are also some heirloom types that are good for traditional old fashioned varieties such as the 'Green Sprouting Calabrese'. The Romanesco broccoli is Italian with a nut like texture for salads and dips. 'Minaret' is a good variety for this specialty type. 'Broccoli Raab' is a traditional Italian specialty that combines the qualities of mustard greens and broccoli for salads and light cooking. ‘Sessantina Grossa’ and ‘Spring Raab’ are two good varieties. Recently crosses between the broccoli and cauliflower have been made since they are highly cross pollinated and are called brocco-flower.
Production Locations In 1997, a total value of $495,515,000 in broccoli production was obtained in the United States. In 1997 a total of 134,200 acres were harvested in the US with a total yield of 17,315,000 cwt. The average yield was 129 cwt. an acre. Fresh market and processed broccoli was up 12% from 1996. California produces the most of the US commercial broccoli crop. Arizona and Texas also produce, but their amounts do not come close to California production. In 1996 broccoli grower prices were and average of $35/cwt in winter months and averaged $23 in fall, and $27 in summer. The US imports fresh and frozen broccoli from Mexico and Canada but also from around the world. In 1996 about 400,000,000 lbs of frozen broccoli, and about $6,500,000 of fresh were imported into the US. The United States imports and exports. They export almost as much as they import.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Overview. The edible part of the broccoli plant is a tender stem and unopened flower buds. They are a good source of Vitamin A, calcium, and riboflavin or B2. Broccoli and cauliflower are quite similar morphologically, but the broccoli produces a green head with longer and more slender floret stalks than cauliflower. After the main stem has been harvested, the axillary buds that are lower on the main stem are induced to develop into smaller heads, which can also be harvested in home gardens. They are not harvested in commercial production.
Ideal for harvest
Root System. The seedling will generally produce a red colored hypocotyl, two notched cotyledons and a tap root with lateral roots. Usually during transplanting the tap root is damaged and therefore many adventitious roots will arise. Most of the roots are 0.5 mm with few reaching 1 cm thick. In the beginning the roots are quite shallow and the lateral roots are growing horizontally. The roots can be found up to 3 feet away from the plant. After a few months of growing some of the roots will mine vertically to a depth of 1.5-2 m. The majority of the roots occur in the top 20-30 cm. The root system that develops is influenced greatly by water and cultivation.
Stem. The stem is waxy, usually unbranched and, from it arise the leaves and flower heads.
Leaves. The leaves are simple, alternate and without stipules. Many times they are pinnately lobed.
Flower. Branched flower clusters form on 2-2 ½ ft tall plants. The flowers are bright yellow. There are four sepals, six stamens, two carpal and four petals. Broccoli flowers have a superior ovary. The buds are dark green and tightly packed on top of the plant. Broccoli exposed to 40°F will initiate flower primordia much quicker than plants grown in higher temperatures. The flowers are pollinated mostly by bees.
Seed. The fruit of broccoli is a glabrous silique. There are between 10-30 seed per silique. About 325 seed will constitute a gram, and approximately 9,000 seeds make up an ounce. It will take about 144,000 broccoli seed to make up a pound. The seed should be planted ½ inches deep. It will take the seed about 10 days to germinate.

Answer 2

Where Did Broccoli Originate

Answer 3

Broccoli is a plant that grows out of the ground. It also comes from heaven.

Answer 4

They probably could can broccoli stalks, but the best part is the top and it is too tender to stand up to the high heat that occurs in the canning process. You don't see canned lettuce and other vegetables are not the best canned... example aspargus. If broccoli was canned then it would only be good for soup.

Answer 5

Broccoli is believed to be the first of the cole crops to evolve from the wild species of kale or cabbage and was cultivated by the Romans. It was introduced in England in the early 16th century known as “ Italian asparagus” or “sprout cauliflower”. In 1775, John Randolph described broccoli as ‘the heads like cauliflower’ and ‘the stems will eat like asparagus’. Broccoli is a relatively recent introduction into the United States. It was grown in the 1800’s, but was not popular until later. The first shipment from the west to the east was in 1923 and was really only found in Italian areas of the country. Broccoli means ‘little sprouts’ in Italian. It became an important vegetable in the US during the 1930’s.
There has been a lot of breeding work done in broccoli to improve the adaptability to growing areas, improving quality, and increasing disease resistance. Cultivars can now be labeled spring, summer or winter based on their cold and heat tolerances. The varieties can also be classified as early, midseason, and late. The ideal broccoli plant is high yielding that can be mechanically harvested in a one time harvest.
Common Cultivars There are two types of broccoli, the sprouting, which is in the group Italica and considered an annual, and the heading type which is a strong biennial.
Specialty types. There are also some heirloom types that are good for traditional old fashioned varieties such as the 'Green Sprouting Calabrese'. The Romanesco broccoli is Italian with a nut like texture for salads and dips. 'Minaret' is a good variety for this specialty type. 'Broccoli Raab' is a traditional Italian specialty that combines the qualities of mustard greens and broccoli for salads and light cooking. ‘Sessantina Grossa’ and ‘Spring Raab’ are two good varieties. Recently crosses between the broccoli and cauliflower have been made since they are highly cross pollinated and are called brocco-flower.
Production Locations In 1997, a total value of $495,515,000 in broccoli production was obtained in the United States. In 1997 a total of 134,200 acres were harvested in the US with a total yield of 17,315,000 cwt. The average yield was 129 cwt. an acre. Fresh market and processed broccoli was up 12% from 1996. California produces the most of the US commercial broccoli crop. Arizona and Texas also produce, but their amounts do not come close to California production. In 1996 broccoli grower prices were and average of $35/cwt in winter months and averaged $23 in fall, and $27 in summer. The US imports fresh and frozen broccoli from Mexico and Canada but also from around the world. In 1996 about 400,000,000 lbs of frozen broccoli, and about $6,500,000 of fresh were imported into the US. The United States imports and exports. They export almost as much as they import.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Overview. The edible part of the broccoli plant is a tender stem and unopened flower buds. They are a good source of Vitamin A, calcium, and riboflavin or B2. Broccoli and cauliflower are quite similar morphologically, but the broccoli produces a green head with longer and more slender floret stalks than cauliflower. After the main stem has been harvested, the axillary buds that are lower on the main stem are induced to develop into smaller heads, which can also be harvested in home gardens. They are not harvested in commercial production.
Ideal for harvest
Root System. The seedling will generally produce a red colored hypocotyl, two notched cotyledons and a tap root with lateral roots. Usually during transplanting the tap root is damaged and therefore many adventitious roots will arise. Most of the roots are 0.5 mm with few reaching 1 cm thick. In the beginning the roots are quite shallow and the lateral roots are growing horizontally. The roots can be found up to 3 feet away from the plant. After a few months of growing some of the roots will mine vertically to a depth of 1.5-2 m. The majority of the roots occur in the top 20-30 cm. The root system that develops is influenced greatly by water and cultivation.
Stem. The stem is waxy, usually unbranched and, from it arise the leaves and flower heads.
Leaves. The leaves are simple, alternate and without stipules. Many times they are pinnately lobed.
Flower. Branched flower clusters form on 2-2 ½ ft tall plants. The flowers are bright yellow. There are four sepals, six stamens, two carpal and four petals. Broccoli flowers have a superior ovary. The buds are dark green and tightly packed on top of the plant. Broccoli exposed to 40°F will initiate flower primordia much quicker than plants grown in higher temperatures. The flowers are pollinated mostly by bees.
Seed. The fruit of broccoli is a glabrous silique. There are between 10-30 seed per silique. About 325 seed will constitute a gram, and approximately 9,000 seeds make up an ounce. It will take about 144,000 broccoli seed to make up a pound. The seed should be planted ½ inches deep. It will take the seed about 10 days to germinate.

Answer 6

From the BIG BAD BROCCOLI MAN himself, The Green Giant

Answer 7

Farmers plant seeds, cultivate the soil. Water the plants. In a few months they harvest mature broccoli plants.

Answer 8

Are you kidding me?? Everyone knows broccoli comes form the store.

Answer 9

it grows out of the ground on a broccoli plant.

Answer 10

What a waste of points it comes from the plant called..........Broccoli