Introduction to cauliflower: what are the varieties of cauliflower, the efficacy and function of broccoli

Blue and white moss is a perennial perennial herb of Brassica in Cruciferae. Because the edible part is mainly composed of dense buds, it is called blue and white moss.

Native to the coastal areas of Western Europe, it is a variety of wild cabbage. Its cultivation history is earlier than cauliflower. At present, it is most cultivated in Italy. It was introduced from the United States to Taiwan for cultivation at the end of World War II.

Delivery date and place of origin

Broccoli is produced in Taiwan all year round, but the peak period is from November to April, and the other months are low-yielding periods. The producing areas are concentrated in Chiayi, Changhua, Yunlin and so on.

Cultivated variety

At present, there are many varieties cultivated in Taiwan, such as Green Crown, Green King, Akijin, Cuiguang, Sakata 18, and so on.

1. Green crown: the stem is thick and short, the bud is medium and thin, the flower ball is thick green, suitable for sowing from August to February, planting to harvest about 55 ~ 60 days, good quality, suitable for fresh goods supply and cold aging processing.

two。 Green King: the plant grows vigorously, the stem is thick, the lateral bud is few, the flower bud is meticulous, the quality is good, it is suitable for sowing from July to March, planting to harvest for about 58 ~ 65 days, and it is also suitable for summer cultivation at high altitude.

3. Qiujin: flowers gather small and compact, lateral buds are medium, suitable for sowing from September to February, can be harvested 60 ~ 65 days after planting, and has strong adaptability to the environment.

4. Cuiguang: the flower ball is dark green and the buds are small and compact. it is suitable for planting in August to February and about 50 days after harvest, suitable for fresh goods supply and processing.

5. Sakada silk: the stem is not easy to be hollow, but the flower buds are easy to yellowing in case of high temperature, which affects the quality. It can be harvested 55 ~ 60 days after planting, which is suitable for fresh goods supply and frozen processing.

Essentials of selection and purchase

When choosing and buying, the stem is thick, short, not hollow, the bouquet is green, the buds are tight and not loose, and the ones that do not turn yellow are better.

nutritive value

Blue and white moss is rich in vitamins and minerals as well as vitamin An and carotene, which is effective for poor eyesight and dry skin.

Broccoli is suitable for stir-frying, hot food, cold salad after scalding is also very delicious, another stem peeled can be salted into kimchi or pickled into a cabbage heart.