Diamante shines, producing large crowns on large, sturdy plants. Expect high yields of semi-domed, small-beaded, blue-green colored heads. This variety prefers warm to warm and warm to cool growing conditions. The heads hold their color well after harvest and are suitable for fresh use and freezing.
| Bead Size | Small |
|---|---|
| Exterior Color | Blue Green |
| HG Market Segment | Farm Market, Bedding Plant Growers, Mail Order |
| Market Use | Fresh, Processing |
| Plant Height | Tall |
The days to maturity are calculated as an average of fall harvest dates for direct seeded broccoli in Salinas, CA. Some sowing dates may result in earlier or later maturity. Overwinter production can add over 20 days to the numbers listed.
| Days to Maturity from Transplant | 105 |
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Broccoli has been found to have more cancer-fighting compounds than other members of the cabbage family. It is rich in glucosinolates which, once ingested, break down into these healthful cancer fighters: indoles, sulforaphane, and isothiocyanates. Broccoli also provides high amounts of Vitamin C, folate, and beta carotene and significant amounts of protein, calcium, iron, potassium, and fiber.
