GROWING BROCCOLI SPROUTS: TIPS
The sprouts of broccoli are light in colour; during growth it will approach the dark green of the broccoli itself. Its cultivation is highly developed all over the world: we recommend transplanting this shoot into the ground itself and exposing it to direct light. The presence of the sun and good watering of the sprout will give life to the vegetable itself. For correct growth, the sprout must be placed in a substrate suitable for its needs: it must be free from stagnant water and rich in mineral salts. The sprout must be planted in the period before winter to ensure that it takes root correctly and must be watered regularly, almost every day. A good sign of growth is the appearance of the first bright green leaves: they are the sign of a luxuriant growth of the future vegetable.
A curiosity of these sprouts is undoubtedly that they have always existed. In fact, broccoli is capable of growing wild in any green space that is suitable for its needs. Only over time has it been associated with a more domestic use and its culinary consumption has increased.
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BROCCOLI SPROUTS: THE USES IN THE KITCHEN
Broccoli sprouts are used a lot in the kitchen. They give their maximum benefits and their extreme effectiveness if they are boiled. In fact, at high temperatures this vegetable does not release its properties and allows those who use it to take them easily. It is presented as a widely consumed dish mainly as a second course or side dish. In fact, Calabrian broccoli sprouts can accompany any type of dish: from red to white meat up to cheeses. If you choose to accompany it with dairy products, we recommend the fresh cheese of the day. This will make everything more succulent on the palate. However, they can also be eaten uncooked, if placed in salads or combined with tomatoes. For the little ones it is advisable to chop these sprouts with a special blender in order to hide them or chop them in a discreet way and let them take them naturally.