Psb

[Greenleaves]

When it comes to PSB which variety has the most tender stems, I have never grown it before but have found that shop purchased PSB has quite tough stems where as tender stem is what it says.

Is it pick at different times or are they quite different?

[scarey55]

I don't know too much about it (first year growing PSB but not the last) but I have found that the first pickings have lovely tender stems but the older ones have tougher stems so I would say it's about the age of the plant.

As an aside, I grew up in Silchester and did all of my driving practice in Basingstoke

[Greenleaves]

You know all about roundabouts then

[Alison]

I just grow the standard stuff and it's lovely and tender but I think it is nicest eaten quickly after picking


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[kathyd]

Mine's usually tender when picked young too, and gets tougher as it gets older (I can relate to that ). I've grown all sorts of different varieties, and they all seem to behave the same way. I've seen something called 'Tenderstem' broccoli recently though - apparently oriental although looks the same as normal stuff - anyone tried it? I also find the sprouting shoots of Pak Choi and even cabbages are quite tender as well.

[Snadger]

My PSB this year seems to be a mix of varieties, which suits me. Some a are large, others are small and they have varying leaf patterns as well as growth habits. I can't remember what i planted but it seems to be an open pollinated variety rather than a uniform F1, which also suits me!

[Penellype]

I find the smaller stems nice and tender but the bigger/older ones are tougher. The toughness seems to be in the outer layer, so if you peel them you can get rid of it.