Broccoli

Broccoli is a flowering vegetable in the cabbage family. Broccoli has been around for over 2,000 years and was brought to the US by Italian immigrants. Florida produces broccoli on over 1,300 acres and is generally harvested by hand!

How Does It Grow?

Learn how broccoli is grown for commercial production and gets from the farm to your grocery store!

How Was It Made?

You won't find broccoli growing in the wild, so how did it get in the hands of farmers? Learn about selective breeding and we developed a number of crops from just one plant!

Other Resources & Curriculum Guides

ffvp-broccoli-worksheet.pdf
Vermont broccoli-cauliflower_lesson.pdf