Broccoli
This cool-weather crop flourishes during late fall and winter in the Winter Garden area, producing a medium to large head that is ideal for the fresh market. East and North Texas farmers pick broccoli in April and May, and the crop can be grown in spring and fall in most areas of Texas. Highly nutritious broccoli contains chemical compounds that have been declared anti-cancer compounds. |
Nutrition: Broccoli has as much calcium ounce per ounce as milk. It is also plentiful in vitamin A, potassium, folacin, iron and fiber. General Produce Safety Guidelines:
- All fresh produce that is peeled or cut should be refrigerated within two hours. Leftover cut produce should be discarded if left at room temperature for more than two hours.
- Hands should be washed with hot soapy water before and after handling fresh produce.
- Wash all fruits and vegetables with cool tap water immediately before eating. Do not use soap or detergents. Scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush. Cut away bruised or damaged areas before eating.
- Wash surfaces often. Cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops should be washed with hot soapy water and sanitized after coming in contact with fresh produce. Always use clean cutting boards and utensils when handling fresh produce.
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