First White Sprouting Broccoli arrives.

First White Sprouting Broccoli arrives

Minor drumroll - we have the first of the white sprouting broccoli in this week!

A bit more slender than its purple twin, and described by local resi Nigel Slater as " like a dozen or more tiny, slim cauliflowers attached to every plant, each one held in a tight curl of protective pale-green leaves"

The White Sprouting needs a bit less cooking than the purple, and so you should watch it very carefully to avoid overcooking - NIgel has a couple of lovely recipes for it, though it also makes a lovely green accompaniment to a meal just steamed and seasoned.