Oh no! Nobody wants stemmy broccoli, that's what broccolini is for! I will absolutely note this, speak with our team, and we will be sure to do our best to filter out any broccoli that is like this. We thank you so much for your honest feedback. Every day is an opportunity for improvement and we couldn't do it without your help. Please email us at info@dailyharvestexpress.com if you ever have any other concerns or questions. We are always happy to hear from you!