Mendocino Purple Sprouting Broccoli (F1)
Mendocino is an F1 hybrid variety bred by Bejo Seeds that we sourced from Osborne Seeds. This is another winner of the British Royal Horticulture Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
good producer
prolific, tender side shoots
When to Find: March-April
Chef Tim Wastell’s Tasting Notes:
Raw: “very crisp texture, rather muted but mildly spicy flavor”
Roasted: “rich, nutty flavor with meaty texture and a bittersweet finish”
Blanched: “best texture of the bunch, with round, pleasant slightly sweet flavor”