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    This document discusses broccoli, including that it is part of the cauliflower family and closely related to cabbage. It is a hardy cool weather plant that is seeded in fields and planted 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep. Broccoli takes 30-60 days to grow and thrives at temperatures around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It is high in vitamins C, K, and beta-carotene and provides over 100% of the daily value of vitamins C and K per cup. The document also includes an Italian pasta salad recipe using broccoli.

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    This document discusses broccoli, including that it is part of the cauliflower family and closely related to cabbage. It is a hardy cool weather plant that is seeded in fields and planted 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep. Broccoli takes 30-60 days to grow and thrives at temperatures around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It is high in vitamins C, K, and beta-carotene and provides over 100% of the daily value of vitamins C and K per cup. The document also includes an Italian pasta salad recipe using broccoli.

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    Rosio Villegas NUT.25 SPRING 2012

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    This document discusses broccoli, including that it is part of the cauliflower family and closely related to cabbage. It is a hardy cool weather plant that is seeded in fields and planted 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep. Broccoli takes 30-60 days to grow and thrives at temperatures around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It is high in vitamins C, K, and beta-carotene and provides over 100% of the daily value of vitamins C and K per cup. The document also includes an Italian pasta salad recipe using broccoli.

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    Rosio Villegas

    NUT.25 SPRING 2012

    Broccoli .
    Broccoli is part of the cauliflower family Closely related to cabbage Broccoli is a hardy cool weather plant

    How is broccoli grown ?


    Broccoli is seeded in fields Broccoli is plated to inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart It takes 30-60 days to grow Optimal growing temperature is 60 F

    What nutrients does broccoli have ?


    Great source of Vitamin C 1 cup = 135% of DV Vitamin C *antioxidant *maintaining connective tissue

    What nutrients does broccoli have ?


    Great source of beta- carotene * healthy vision * cell division * fertility

    What nutrients does broccoli have ?


    High source of Vitamin K * blood clotting * bone health 1 cup = 116% of DV

    Italian pasta salad recipe :


    (3) cups of whole wheat pasta , cooked and drained (4) cups of broccoli florets cup of medium pitted olives cup of sliced red bell pepper cup of sliced yellow bell pepper cup of light Italian dressing

    What I learned

    References
    urbanext.illinois.edu/veggies/broccoli.cfm www.livestrong.com/.../232950-what-arethe-vitamins-in-broccoli/ www.vgavic.org.au/about_us/our_grower s_on_the_web

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