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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: Potty Plotty Lotty on April 08, 2024, 21:10

Title: Purple Sprouting Broccoli spears
Post by: Potty Plotty Lotty on April 08, 2024, 21:10

Does anyone have any tips for keeping cut spears from PSB from going floppy after harvesting?

I had some in the fridge for a few days at it was pretty floppy by that point. Still OK to eat.

I have a lot to harvest-it will stand for a bit but just wondering if anyone had any tips or shall I just accept that it is a short shelf life veg?

Title: Re: Purple Sprouting Broccoli spears
Post by: Yorkie on April 08, 2024, 23:16

Treat them like cut flowers. Put them in a glass of water, having snipped off the bottom cm or so, in the fridge. They will keep fresher for longer.

Same applies to calabrese from supermarkets too - it won't go yellow as quickly.

Title: Re: Purple Sprouting Broccoli spears
Post by: Hampshire Hog on April 09, 2024, 09:05

I would put them in a plastic measuring jug in fridge in water.
I normally prep veg for dinner and then put it in a jug with water.

Title: Re: Purple Sprouting Broccoli spears
Post by: Benny130 on April 10, 2024, 12:57

Had this myself and found that after washing under cold water I wrap up in a plastic bag and leave in the fridge. Keeps good for quote a few days.

Title: Re: Purple Sprouting Broccoli spears
Post by: Grubbypaws on April 11, 2024, 09:25

Quote from: Potty Plotty Lotty on April 08, 2024, 21:10

I have a lot to harvest-it will stand for a bit but just wondering if anyone had any tips or shall I just accept that it is a short shelf life veg?

Steam them for 2 or so minutes and then freeze. Perfect for year round PSB and stilton quiche  :D