Purple Broccolini
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Description/Taste
Purple broccolini has spear-shaped, thin and tender vibrant green stems with lengths that rarely exceed six inches long. The head is a small loose cluster of violet-colored florets that resemble broccoli rabe. Compared to common broccoli, the flavor of Purple broccolini is understated, mild, peppery and subtlely sweet. The entire plant is edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Seasons/Availability
Purple broccolini is available year-round.
Current Facts
Purple broccolini botanically named Brassica oleracea italica x alboglabra is a hybrid between Chinese broccoli and broccoli. Broccolini is also known as Italian sprouting broccoli but is sometimes mistakenly called "baby broccoli."
