Broccoli

Broccoli is a popular vegetable with a high content of vitamins and minerals. It thrives in well-drained, sandy-loam soil with sufficient calcium and regular watering.

It originates from the Mediterranean and even ancient Romans used it as a medicinal vegetable. However, its beneficial effects were fully appreciated only in the 20th century, when it became an integral part of a healthy diet.

In broccoli you'll find:

• Vitamin C, E, B and beta-carotene
  
• Calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulphur
  
• Antioxidants supporting immunity
  
• Iron particularly suitable for women during menstruation

Thanks to these substances, broccoli:

• Strengthens the heart
  
• Acts as cancer prevention
  
• Helps against colds
  
• Supports body drainage
  
• Has a positive effect on the brain and nervous system

🌿 TIP: Try broccoli essential oil for aromatherapy. Broccoli essential oil isn't just a superfood – in aromatherapy it's valued for its regenerative and calming effects.

Types of broccoli suitable for cultivation:

🌿 Broccoli Limba

• Early variety with medium-sized florets
• Suitable for direct consumption and processing
• Short-term storable

🌿 Broccoli Apolena F1

• Cold resistant
• Not suitable for acidic and waterlogged soils
• Ideal for direct consumption

🌿 Broccoli Marathon F1

• Creates large florets, harvested in autumn
• High disease resistance
• Suitable for kitchen and industrial use

🌿 Broccoli Miranda

• Purple florets, excellent for freezing
• Can be grown from direct sowing and seedlings
• Suitable for direct consumption