Freezing psb

[princescruffster]

Hi,
My purple sprouting broccoli is sprouting with a vengeance. Which is the best way to freeze it?  I've tried blanching but it's limp within seconds :o. Any recipes would be very much appreciated as well (already has Broccoli Surprise!).
Thanks

[princescruffster]

[tricia]

I Just froze the flowerets straight from the plant when I grew psb two years ago. It was fine - I steamed it  from frozen.

Tricia

[Jeannine]

 Ihabe only done Raab not PSB but they are very similar.Blanch for 1 minute ,no more  and be sure the water is at a full rolling boil, in and out then cool immediately in very cold water.That should be OK and it will stop the enzymes XX Jeannine

[carolinej]

it will stop the enzymes

Why do you need to stop the enzymes?

cj :)

[Jeannine]

Blanching inactivates the enzymes which help veggies grow and mature.Even frozen veggies  will deteriate within a month if enzyme action is allowed to continue .Veggies would  undergo  undesireable changes,they  become tougher, lose their colour and flavour.Blanched green veggies have a more vivid colour once the enzyme is killed. Blanched veggies will be Ok in the freezer for 9-12 months.

XX Jeannine

[carolinej]

Who's a clever girl then?

cj :)

[Jeannine]

You are!!

Thank you for my PSB which arrived today.

Have you sown yours yet?

XX Jeannine

[carolinej]

I planted some seed in the lottie a few weeks ago, which just poked their heads up yesterday. About a week ago, I put some into loo roll tubes in the greenhouse as insurance. Apparently they do well if encouraged to make long roots. Thought I would give it a go (and I am a bit short on pots as my mother has borrowed loads).

I hope the seed grow and grow!

cj :)