flowering heads that are harvested when the buds are unopened green. The heads average 10 to 20 centimeters in diameter and grow on thick, crunchy, slightly chewy texture, Broccoli develops a soft, consistency and has vegetal, herbaceous, and earthy flavors with grassy. broccoli must also be free from caterpillars, aphids, thrips. and any disease such as white blister and soft rots.and other pests • The head should be full-bodied, firm, fresh and green without budding yellow flowers. • The attached leaves, if any, should be green and fresh.