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Old 05-07-2007, 03:12 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default Have I let my broccoli go to long


"cloud dreamer" wrote in message
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Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz wrote:
The broccoli heads are staring to flower, should I pick the broccoli now
even though it's only the size of a softball?


I've never grown broccoli but I remember reading that you have to keep a
close eye on it because once it flowers it's no good. It's the reason I
won't grow it.


The leaves would still be edible and tasty. Cook them like collards.