Yes, very common. We like broccolini and raab. Easier to grow in my climate.

Linky, HERE

My favorite pizza topping is broccolini (cut) and chopped onions sautéed with red pepper flakes.

I'm sure it's the buds that made it a misfit. If it seems old and sad, you can cut it up into something rather than making it a feature. It's still nutritious. Eggs, like an omelette, frittata or quiche, would be good, along with some other veg. Or put it in a stew or soup. Or grill it and you'll never notice the flowers. :)

IMPE, the flowers taste a bit sweet - probably because they contain nectar. Of course they are edible.

Old yellowed buds tho, can taste kind of yucky. I pinch them off.

I always buy broccolini with some of the flowers open. Joyful to eat flowers!

Oh, good. What do you all like to cook it with, or in?

I trim the stems but leave it whole. I sometimes roast it in the oven, tossed with olive oil and then a squeeze of lemon and some grated parmesan cheese. Or, I saute it on the stovetop in olive oil with minced garlic and a pinch of hot pepper flakes - add a little chicken broth to help it steam cook. Soy sauce or lemon ponzu sauce to finish if you want,

Like seagrass, I roast it with olive oil, or I steam it and eat it just like broccoli. I've also used it in beef and broccoli and in broccoli cheese soup.

Unlike traditional broccoli, the flowers don't seem to make the broccolini bitter, so I just leave them and eat 'em!

Annie

Thanks, everyone.