What do we have here? Rare 18th century heirloom. Finally got my hands on some Nine Star Perennial Broccoli. Nearly impossible to find in the USA.
This hardy, over-wintering brassica is a splendid and useful plant, producing a largish, central, cauliflower-like white head each spring, surrounded by anything from 5 to 15 smaller white multi-heads. Tastes slightly stronger in flavor than cauliflower, more like a cross between cauliflower and broccoli. Cropping improves if unused heads are removed before they go to seed. Very vigorous, this plant should go on for years. Hardiness zone 6+. It’s very possible to harvest up to 50 sprouting florets from one plant per season. Requires very rich soil. Tastes like a mild cauliflower with a hint of broccoli – very delicious.
This is so exciting!
Found Here: Brassica oleracea botrytis aparagoides
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