Calabrese Broccoli Sprouts & Microgreens
Harvested at peak glucoraphanin and myrosinase activity (day 9). Up to 50x the cellular antioxidant sulforaphane potential of mature broccoli heads.
- Tray Yield:
- 200g–240g per living 1020 tray
- Counter Shelf-Life:
- 12–14 days living on counter (7 days pre-cut refrigerated)
- Growing Substrate:
- Organic OMRI Coconut Coir
- Harvest Schedule:
- Twice-weekly harvest
Why Choose Living Calabrese Broccoli Over Supermarket Greens?
Our Calabrese Broccoli Microgreens are grown specifically for London longevity enthusiasts, nutritionists, and health-focused households. Peer-reviewed research (originally pioneered at Johns Hopkins University) demonstrates that young Brassica oleracea seedlings contain 20 to 50 times more glucoraphanin than mature broccoli florets. Because we deliver our broccoli trays living in organic coir, the delicate myrosinase enzyme remains 100% intact until the moment you chew or blend them.
How to Use Calabrese Broccoli in Your Kitchen
- ✓Eat raw or lightly chopped over eggs, soups, and salads (avoid boiling to preserve myrosinase)
- ✓Blend raw with a squeeze of lemon into morning wellness smoothies
- ✓Pair with a pinch of radish microgreens to further boost sulforaphane conversion
Flavor & Sensory Profile
Mild, clean, fresh brassica crunch; our highest-potency sulforaphane powerhouse
Signature Chef Pairings:
- Cold-pressed longevity smoothies
- Poached organic Burford Brown eggs
- Wild smoked salmon tartines
- Avocado & hemp seed bowls
Concentrated Micronutrients
- ⚡50x Sulforaphane Precursor (Glucoraphanin)
- ⚡Active Myrosinase Enzyme
- ⚡Vitamins K1, C & Chromium
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We harvest at dawn to deliver hyper-fresh, living greens across London.
Frequently Asked Questions: Calabrese Broccoli Sprouts & Microgreens
Why are living broccoli microgreens better for sulforaphane than supermarket bags or powders?▼
Sulforaphane is only formed when glucoraphanin mixes with the enzyme myrosinase upon cell rupture (chewing or chopping). Pre-cut bagged greens begin degrading immediately after factory harvesting, and heat-dried powders often lack active myrosinase. Snipping living greens seconds before eating guarantees peak enzymatic conversion.
Should I cook Calabrese Broccoli Microgreens?▼
No—temperatures above 70°C deactivate the myrosinase enzyme. Always add broccoli microgreens raw as a finishing topper after cooking.
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