Broccoli and its beneficial properties

The most popular vegetable today is broccoli, and its beneficial properties ensure a consistently high demand for it in grocery stores. In terms of beta-carotene content, it can compete with carrots, and this cabbage contains more vitamin C than citrus fruits. In addition, it is rich in vitamins E, K, PP, thiamine, folic acid, riboflavin. In terms of vitamin U content (which helps heal ulcers), this vegetable is second only to asparagus. Broccoli is also a source of sodium, phosphorus, potassium, iodine, copper and calcium.

Thanks to the presence of a special substance sulforaphone, this Mediterranean vegetable is a preventative agent that prevents the development of many types of cancer, including breast cancer, prostate adenoma and melanoma. This cabbage has a green color due to its high chlorophyll content, which has a beneficial effect on the normalization of blood composition. Broccoli is considered an anti-sclerotic agent; it is also recommended for nutrition of people suffering from nervous disorders and heart failure. Being a low-calorie product, broccoli and its beneficial properties are widely used in various diets.

Surprisingly, the Russian middle zone is ideal for growing this Mediterranean vegetable. This cabbage prefers temperatures of 16-25 degrees, but can withstand frosts down to -10, so it can be grown from early May to late autumn, both in seedlings and without seedlings.In addition, broccoli, unlike cauliflower, forms several heads and produces a significantly larger yield.