BROCCOLI
our organic & conventional broccoli
Broccoli is part of the cruciferous vegetable family with Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage as close relatives. The florets are the most common part of the vegetable that is consumed, but the stems are also edible. Broccoli’s milder peppery flavor gives it great versatility and allows it to be an easy go-to healthy option. Our broccoli is packed for our retail, foodservice, and club store customers. Find this fresh veggie at your local grocery store, club store, and on your plate at your favorite restaurant.
our growing program
Our organic and conventional broccoli growing programs run year-round, providing consistent and steady supply. Organically, we offer field-fresh broccoli in 14ct bunched, wrapped and banded, as well as crowns. Our conventional product is bunched as 14ct and 18ct, wrapped and banded, along with crowns, short cut, and export options straight from the fields. In addition to our field-fresh, conventional packs, we offer value-added broccoli florets in a 2lb bag and loose. Choosing Pure Pacific Organic, Pacific, and our other labels ensures you are always receiving high-quality and safe vegetables.
CONVENTIONAL SEASONALITY CHART
ORGANIC SEASONALITY CHART
shopping
When selecting a head of broccoli, look for compact, dark-green to blue-green florets on tender stalks. The stem should be firm and the crown should be tight and springy. Yellow color, wilted leaves or tough steams should be avoided, as these are signs of an older vegetable.
storing
Place unwashed broccoli in a sealed plastic bag and store in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator. It will keep up to five days in the refrigerator. Blanch before freezing for a longterm option.
preparing
Wash thoroughly. To prepare the broccoli for cooking, trim leaves and ends of stalks. Cut into florets by removing each head. Choose the route of less food waste, and et the stems as well, by peeling them with a vegetable peeler and cutting it into pieces. Broccoli can be eaten raw, roasted, sauteed, steamed, or blanched.
nutrition
Broccoli is a heart-healthy veggie, rich in fiber, and has high levels of antioxidant phytonutrients.