It has flowered, you got very late to harvest it.
You can use flowers as garnish or in pesto, google says it.
Alarming-Jaguar
Looks like it bolted still can be eaten though
ziptiefighter
It has bolted/gone to seed. Yes you can eat it. Although it won’t be the same ‘floret’ culinary experience.
Helpful_Principle441
Hi! I’d say it’s fine to harvest but it’s most likely just bolted. It’s too late in the growing process now, but you can use it still! If you feel a mushy texture on the plant then it might not be safe to consume.
AaaaNinja
You can still eat it.
FlintHillsSky
puberty
rainstorm80
you didn’t harvest it in time so it bolted, which is perfectly fine. still edible, just a little different.
As others said, you waited too long to cut it– there’s a very narrow window before it flowers when it’s ready to eat, and then bam, it’s flowering and ready to re-seed itself for next year.
Shadowfalx
See, broccoli like most plants and animals enjoys some sexy time once in a while. They grow these flower things, akin to human genitals but much better smelling (usually) in order to entice an animal or the wind to move it’s gamates around.
In other words, as others have said, it’s gone to seed or bolted. If you wait a few weeks you can get lots of baby brassicas. It might not be broccoli though
Briscoekid69
First time growing broccoli?
Megaminimaxi
Your broccoli wants to have babies
swagsaddy99
Most common cause of bolting is too high of temperatures/ planted too early. Has it been above 60-65 where you are?
Busy_Obligation_9711
So my broccoli did the same thing.
But what I was looking to grow is the kind of broccoli you buy in the store. But what grew was completely different.
Is there a specific kind of broccoli or something that would grow like normal?? I just thought Id got a dud for a starter plant😥
HudsonAtHeart
I like when they flower, they get kind of a sweet musky flavor
Unique-Fan-3042
Bolting
Affectionate_Clue324
Bees love broccoli flowers!
lilaponi
Nothing
TeasingVeronica
If it smells off or has mold, don’t eat it; slight yellowing is usually fine after cooking.
weedhead52
I call that flowering
Ok_Sky_3681
It’s bolted but still delicious in salads
Weekly_Thought_8374
It’s staying warm further into the year now and we must make adjustments to our planting cycles. Broccoli is a cool/cold weather veg. The heat has forced it to ‘bolt’ to seeding too quickly.
KillerCoochyKicker
It’s now gay broccoli 🌈
wot_in_ternation
Broccoli is flowers. It will eventually look like flowers.
Clendarthewrath
Where do you think broccoli seeds come from?
Ultradry_onion
It feels bonita
GiggleBoba
I don’t see any problems with it
ExtemporaneousLee
Towards the end of the season I let everything bolt and flower. The birds & bees love it & I get some seeds! ✌️ Dill, basil, broccoli… And if anyone grows artichokes – DEFINITELY let one of those suckers bloom!
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It has flowered, you got very late to harvest it.
You can use flowers as garnish or in pesto, google says it.
Looks like it bolted still can be eaten though
It has bolted/gone to seed. Yes you can eat it. Although it won’t be the same ‘floret’ culinary experience.
Hi! I’d say it’s fine to harvest but it’s most likely just bolted. It’s too late in the growing process now, but you can use it still! If you feel a mushy texture on the plant then it might not be safe to consume.
You can still eat it.
puberty
you didn’t harvest it in time so it bolted, which is perfectly fine. still edible, just a little different.
here’s a recipe titled “Broccoli Flower Salad (Bolting Broccoli Recipe)”: [https://www.thegluttonlife.com/2022/04/29/broccoli-flower-salad-bolting-broccoli-recipe%EF%BF%BC/](https://www.thegluttonlife.com/2022/04/29/broccoli-flower-salad-bolting-broccoli-recipe%EF%BF%BC/)
aaaand an article titled “Why Your Broccoli Is Flowering and How You Can Save the Harvest” in case you want to know more or what to do or avoid this next time: [https://www.rasnetwork.org/fruits-vegetables/why-your-broccoli-is-flowering-and-how-you-can-save-the-harvest/](https://www.rasnetwork.org/fruits-vegetables/why-your-broccoli-is-flowering-and-how-you-can-save-the-harvest/)
As others said, you waited too long to cut it– there’s a very narrow window before it flowers when it’s ready to eat, and then bam, it’s flowering and ready to re-seed itself for next year.
See, broccoli like most plants and animals enjoys some sexy time once in a while. They grow these flower things, akin to human genitals but much better smelling (usually) in order to entice an animal or the wind to move it’s gamates around.
In other words, as others have said, it’s gone to seed or bolted. If you wait a few weeks you can get lots of baby brassicas. It might not be broccoli though
First time growing broccoli?
Your broccoli wants to have babies
Most common cause of bolting is too high of temperatures/ planted too early. Has it been above 60-65 where you are?
So my broccoli did the same thing.
But what I was looking to grow is the kind of broccoli you buy in the store. But what grew was completely different.
Is there a specific kind of broccoli or something that would grow like normal?? I just thought Id got a dud for a starter plant😥
I like when they flower, they get kind of a sweet musky flavor
Bolting
Bees love broccoli flowers!
Nothing
If it smells off or has mold, don’t eat it; slight yellowing is usually fine after cooking.
I call that flowering
It’s bolted but still delicious in salads
It’s staying warm further into the year now and we must make adjustments to our planting cycles. Broccoli is a cool/cold weather veg. The heat has forced it to ‘bolt’ to seeding too quickly.
It’s now gay broccoli 🌈
Broccoli is flowers. It will eventually look like flowers.
Where do you think broccoli seeds come from?
It feels bonita
I don’t see any problems with it
Towards the end of the season I let everything bolt and flower. The birds & bees love it & I get some seeds! ✌️ Dill, basil, broccoli… And if anyone grows artichokes – DEFINITELY let one of those suckers bloom!
Now you have a free hydrangea!