This exciting broccoli variety is an exceptional choice for crown and short trim. Expo is a late-maturing variety with a tight, heavy dome, short bracts and small, uniform green beads. It performs well in warm to cool conditions and overwinter.
| Bead Size | Small |
|---|---|
| Exterior Color | Green |
| Head Characteristics | Domed, Dense |
| Market Use | Processing, Crown |
| Plant Height | Medium |
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 |
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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.
