Tenderstem broccoli

What is Tenderstem broccoli?

Tenderstem broccoli is a sweet, tender broccoli–kailaan hybrid with long, fully edible stems and delicate florets.

A favourite British plate-up vegetable, chargrilled or blanched and served with hollandaise, chilli or sesame. No trimming means minimal kitchen waste.

Tenderstem broccoli wholesale price in the UK

As of April 27, 2026, the wholesale quote for tenderstem broccoli in the UK market is about £4.69. Over the past 12 months it's ranged from £3.91 to £4.69, with a typical week landing around £4.38.

Today's about on par with the yearly norm, which makes tenderstem broccoli an easy line to budget.

Why the number moves

UK produce moves through the wholesale markets — New Covent Garden and the regional markets — fed by British growers in season and by Spanish, Dutch and other imports out of season. That's why a case rate on tenderstem broccoli can shift week to week.

The yearlong trend has been easing (up about 20% over the last month). Buying what's in season is still the most reliable way to keep produce cost in check.

Seasonality in the UK

In UK season through summer and early autumn, with imports filling the rest of the year.

Per case or per kilo?

Produce is sold by the case, with a per-kilo rate shown where it helps you compare. Order on the unit that matches your prep so you're not throwing money out on shrink — perishables don't wait.

Buy by the case (colis) for steady service; check use-by dates as the fine stems perish faster than standard broccoli. Compare price per kg across suppliers.