Broccoli

In 2005, California produced nearly $514 million worth of broccoli, or more than 91% of the national total. Arizona produced nearly $50 million worth of broccoli, or nearly 9% of the national total. In other words, California and Arizona produced 100% of the national total.

Source:

  • USDA Economic Research Service
  • USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

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    Face of a Farmer

    D’Arrigo Bros Company

    Read about the D’Arrigo family’s history, from Sicily to Stockton. Today they grow the nation’s greatest broccoli, among other produce:
    D’Arrigo Timeline

    Mann Packing

    Started in the late in the 1930's, Mann Packing is the world's largest shipper of fresh broccoli.
    More... And be sure to visit their Consumer Corner for videos, recipes and coupons!

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    Fun Facts

  • Did you know that those little broccoli trees, with robust stalks and branches, got their name from the Latin word bracchium, which means strong arm or branch? Read more, including how famed Romans just couldn’t get enough.
    Source: http://www.andyboy.com

  • We are eating 900% more broccoli than we did 20 years ago. In 1970, consumption of broccoli was only a half a pound per person. Today, the average person in the United States eats four and one half pounds a year.

    Source:Agriculture Council of America

  • Video: How Broccoli gets from the field to your table



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    Season, Ripeness and Storage
    Seasonality Chart
    State Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Arizona                        
    California                        
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    Season

    Broccoli season is year-round in California and November to May in Arizona.

    Ripeness

    Good quality broccoli should have fresh-looking, light green stalks of consistent thickness. Bud clusters should be compact and dark green with some purple tinge.

    Storage

    Store broccoli unwashed, in an open plastic bag and place in the crisper drawer of refrigerator. It is best if used within a day or two after purchasing.



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    Nutrition

    Broccoli is a source of vitamins A and C, potassium, folacin, iron and fiber as well as being cholesterol free.
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size: 1/2 cup chopped
    Amount Per Serving  
    Calories: 15
      % Daily Value*
    Total Fat: 0.16g 0%
    Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
    Sodium: 15mg 0.63%
    Total Carbohydrate: 2.92g 0.97%
         Dietary Fiber: 1.1 0% 
         Sugars: 0.75g  
    Protein: 1.24g  
    Vitamin A 5.48% Vitamin C 65.33%
    Calcium 2.1% Iron 1.78%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    Source: USDA National Nutrient Database


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    Statistics
    County Value
    Santa Barbara 128,873,188
    Fresno 42,454,000
    Imperial 35,731,000
    Riverside 12,521,600
    Ventura 6,664,000
    Stanislaus 6,145,000
    Santa Clara 3,864,000
    Santa Cruz 3,401,000
    San Benito 2,980,000
    Tulare 1,679,000
    Total 244,312,788
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    Helpful Links
  • Beachside Produce
  • Mann Packing

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