Brocoli
Plant of the family of Brassicas, originating in Italy.
Description
It has numerous fleshy floral heads of green colour, arranged in the form of a tree, on branches that are born of a thick edible stem.
Varieties: The best known varieties of broccoli are Calabrese, the Romanesco, more similar to cauliflower and Verona.
Seasonality: The ideal months to consume it are between September and June.
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Cauliflower
The part that is consumed is the flower or inflorescence, much appreciated for its flavour. Made up of a set of ivory white flowers, fleshy and very tender. It is covered by large green leaves, not edible.
Varieties: We can find several varieties of cauliflower based on their colour: green cauliflower, purple cauliflower and orange cauliflower containing different nutrients from the popular white cauliflower.
Seasonality: The best time for consumption is between the months of September to January, although they can also be found late to the months of May and June.
Romana Lettuce
Leaves wide, erect, medium green, embossed. Form large buds, very uniform.
Varieties: Belongs to one of the botanical groups in which the lettuce can be classified: Roman,
shelled, leafy lettuce and asparagus.
Seasonality: It is collected throughout the year.
Peppers
Fruit usually square shape of medium / large size, of smooth and firm skin, very meaty, yellow, red or green and sweet flavour.
Varieties: The most commercialized variety is the California type, although Avocitrus also commercializes the Lamuyo variety from Almeria when it is season.
Seasonality: We can find them throughout the year, the best being collected in autumn, winter and
spring. From October to June.
Cucumber
Dutch cucumber is a variety of large and straight fruit cucumber, at least 25 cm in length. Its skin is smooth green and somewhat seamed. The meat is whitish and semi-crusty green. French is similar but shorter and more rugged.
Varieties: The most commercialized by Avocitrus is Dutch and French cucumber.
Seasonality: Due to its adapted cultivation in greenhouses, we can find it throughout the year. Cultivated naturally we will find them in the summer months.
