Broccoli · uncommon
Ironman
Heavy-cropping calabrese with dense, blue-green heads that hold well on the plant instead of bolting the moment you turn your back. Reliable, productive, and named after exactly what it is.
in the kitchen
Charred broccoli with anchovy butter
Halve the heads, char in a screaming hot pan until deeply browned on the cut side. Top with butter melted with a mashed anchovy, lemon zest, and chilli. The char is the point — don't be timid.
where to find the seeds
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