What are the types and common varieties of broccoli?

The varieties of broccoli are classified mainly into three types: Verde Calabrese, Romanesco, and Verona.

1. Broccoli Ramoso (Verde Calabrese): It is the typical broccoli with a dark green color. The main inflorescence measures between 8 and 10cm.

   a. Within the Calabrese broccoli, two groups are distinguished, according to the harvesting period.

        i. Among the varieties in summer-autumn are Gem and Temprano Alemánand Grande.

        ii. Among the varieties in winter-spring are Verde Tardío, De San José, and Tardío de San Isidro.

2. Broccoli Romanesco: It has a green inflorescence of great size (between 14 and 16cm), formed by several cones.
   

3. Broccoli de Verona: The inflorescence is of average size (10-15cm) with a white-grayish color.
   

Source:

 Broccoli, brassica oleracea var. Italica / Brassicaceae