Characteristics
Bead Size |
Small |
Exterior Color |
Blue Green |
Head Size |
Medium Large |
Plant Habit |
Medium |
HG Market Segment |
Mail Order, Farm Market |
Leaf Color |
Blue Green |
Relative Maturity |
Mid-late |
Commerical
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 Direct Seed |
102 |
Days to Maturity from Transplant |
92 |
Notes
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.