Broccoli and Broccoli Cruciferous,Broccoli Sprout Extract and its benefit.

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Botanical Description of Broccoli.

Broccoli Sprout Extract Broccoli Cruciferous Extract Broccoli Sprout Extract Glucoraphane Sulforaphane photo picture image Official Latin Name: Broccoli Cruciferous
 Botanical Source:Brassica oleracea L.(Brassica oleracea L. var. italica Plenck)
 Family:Cruciferae;Genus:Brassica
 Species: oleracea Italica Group

 Common Name: Sprouting broccoli,asparagus broccoli (Source: Hortus 3 )broccoli (Source: World Econ Pl )calabrese (Source: Baileya 23:30. 1989)Cape broccoli (Source: Econ Bot 36:397-410.)heading broccoli (Source: McFerson, p.c.)purple cauliflower (Source: Econ Bot 36:399.1982)sprouting broccoli (Source: Dict Rehm )winter broccoli (Source: Econ Bot 36:397.1982)brocoli asperge (Source: Dict Rehm ) [French]chou brocoli (Source: Dict Rehm ) [French]Brokkoli (Source: Dict Rehm ) [German]Spargelkohl (Source: Dict Rehm ) [German]Sprossenbrokkoli (Source: Zander ed14 ) [German]brocoli (Source: Dict Rehm ) [Portuguese, Spanish]brecol (Source: Dict Rehm ) [Spanish]brecolera (Source: Dict Rehm ) [Spanish]
 Other common Names:Berza [E], Broccoflower [H], Broccoli [H], Cabbage [E,H,P,B], Cauliflower [H], Chou [E], Col [E], Kan Lan [E], Kool [D], Lan Ts'Ai [E], Repollo [E], Weisskohl [E], Wild Cabbage [L,H],
 Broccoli Sprout Extract Broccoli Cruciferous Extract Broccoli Sprout Extract Glucoraphane Sulforaphane photo picture image
 Cultivar: Late White Flowering
 Height:12-18 in. (30-45 cm) Spacing:12-15 in. (30-38 cm) Sun Exposure:Full Sun
 Bloom Color:Bright Yellow Bloom Time:Mid Summer Foliage:Blue-Green
 Habitats and Possible Locations:Woodland, Cultivated Beds, Sunny Edge.
 Functions: Diuretic, promotes eye vision.

 Broccoli is closely related to cauliflower since both are grown for the clusters of unopened flower buds and tender flower stalks. The Italian word brocco means sprout, bud, or shoot, from the Latin brachium meaning an arm or branch.

 Broccoli flourishes in a cool climate and moist soil. It is harv ested with 8-10 inches of stem left intact and the heads are cooled immediately to prevent opening and discolouration. In Singapore, broccoli is available all year round, and is generally air- flown from Australia and the USA.

 When choosing broccoli in the market, select heads that have tight and compact bud clusters with an even dark colour. The stems should be a lighter green than the buds and easy to pierce with a fingernail. Avoid stalks with yellowed or open bud clusters and stems that are hard and dry. Broccoli can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper. Before use, clean by rinsing well in water.
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 Physical Characteristics:

 Biennial growing to 0.9m.It is hardy to zone 0 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile.

 The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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last edit date:16th,June.2009.