Broccoli calabrese originated from Naples in Italy. Early modern British gardeners were often unsuccessful in cultivating Broccoli; they found it challenging to regularly yield a successful crop, so other vegetables, such as cauliflower, were imagined as more lucrative. Where Broccoli was eaten in Britain, it was mostly in stews, or boiled and served as a side salad.
Please note this information is research based on historic documents….and is not modern advice for health and wellness!