Below is a list of all known varieties for Broccoli. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Belgian Endive | A hybrid green vegetable of broccoli and Chinese kale (*gai lan*) with smaller florets and longer, tender, thin stalks; marketed as baby broccoli. |
| Belstar Broccoli | A hybrid variety known for its uniform, dense heads and excellent heat tolerance, making it reliable for summer harvesting. |
| Broccoli Crowns | The tops of the broccoli plant (florets and upper stems), sold without the majority of the main stalk. |
| Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) | A leafy green with bitter, pungent flowering buds and thin stalks; botanically related to the turnip, not true broccoli, but used similarly. |
| Broccoli Sprouts | Young germinated seeds; consumed raw for a spicy, pungent flavor and high nutrient content, notably sulforaphane. |
| Broccoli Stems | The thick, fibrous main stalk of the broccoli plant, often peeled and cooked separately for its sweet, crisp interior. |
| Broccolini (Aspabroc) | A hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale (*gai lan*) with smaller florets and longer, tender, thin stalks; often marketed as baby broccoli. |
| Calabrese Broccoli | The standard, most common variety, characterized by a single large, dark green head on a thick stalk; often just sold as "broccoli." |
| De Cicco Broccoli | An Italian heirloom variety known for producing a modest central head followed by numerous tender side shoots; prized for its continuous yield. |
| Purple Head Broccoli | A variety that produces a solid purple head, similar in shape to Calabrese but with a unique color; turns green when cooked. |
| Purple Sprouting Broccoli | A variety that produces numerous small, purple shoots over a long season; known for its tender texture and slightly milder flavor. |
| Rapini (Broccoli Rabe) | Rapini is a green cruciferous vegetable, with the leaves, buds, and stems all being edible; the buds somewhat resemble broccoli. Rapini is known for its bitter taste, and is particularly associated with Mediterranean cuisine. It is a particularly rich dietary source of vitamin K. |
| Romanesco Broccoli | A unique heirloom cultivar with a distinctive fractal pattern, pale green color, and a delicate, nutty flavor, prized for its texture and appearance. |
| Waltham 29 Broccoli | A cold-hardy, reliable cultivar known for its large, compact central head and tolerance to cool northern climates. |
| White Sprouting Broccoli | A variety that produces numerous small, white shoots; known for its sweet, delicate flavor, similar to the purple type. |