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[Denim Deb]

I've never had any luck w/broccoli, either. I have a couple planted, but they don't seem to be doing anything. I think next year, I'm going to try them for a fall crop as well.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Around here (south of Houston) broccoli is definitely a fall or VERY early spring crop. I planted some in January this year and had a fairly decent harvest. I don't ever plant a lot, because I don't try to preserve it. We just love it for eating fresh so about a dozen plants will do us for fresh eating.

Good luck with your yogurt!

 

[txcanoegirl]

Around here (south of Houston) broccoli is definitely a fall or VERY early spring crop. I planted some in January this year and had a fairly decent harvest. I don't ever plant a lot, because I don't try to preserve it. We just love it for eating fresh so about a dozen plants will do us for fresh eating.

I blanched and froze some broccoli last year. I didn't do very much because I wasn't sure of the quality/taste, but I was surprised at how good it was when it came out of the freezer later. However, I think it's always good to try to eat fresh what is seasonal. Better for us, I think, too.

I have also cooked the broccoli leaves like other greens. I found them a bit stronger than collards...reminded me more of mustard greens. That might have been a temperature thing because my collards taste stronger now this late in the season. Next year I'll try the leaves earlier in the season before the weather warms up.

I like broccoli, too, but one or two plants does it for us! There are only two of us and a dozen plants would bury us!

I'm still getting a little broccoli, even though it's gotten pretty warm. I get enough every three days for a two-person serving.

Jill

 

[mrscoyote]

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[Denim Deb]

You got a nap, so it wasn't non productive.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I hate wasp stings - they hurt so bad. Hope tomorrow is a much better day for you!

 

[mrscoyote]

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[Denim Deb]

W/as crazy as our weather has been, I was late getting stuff in. I'm just now picking peas.

 

[mrscoyote]

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[Denim Deb]

I'm wanting to get more stuff made and put up as well. It's getting to the point where if I have to cook, I don't want to eat cuz it's too hot. But, if all I have to do is heat it up, I'm good.