Introducing our AAS winner Purple Magic, the first purple stem, purple headed broccoli in the world! The large, dome-shaped heads weigh in at about 1 pound each. Purple Magic is very high in anthocyanin (a plant-based chemical called a flavonoid) and nutritious. Anthocyanin is thought to be useful in preventing cancer and inflammation. The plants grow well in all regions of the US and mature about 90 days harvest from transplant.
| Head Size | Large |
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| Bead Size | Small |
| Exterior Color | Purple |
| HG Market Segment | Bedding Plant Growers, Farm Market, Mail Order, Seed Packet |
| Plant Habit | Medium Large, Upright |
| Relative Maturity | Main Season |
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.
| Relative Maturity | 90 days |
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| Weight | 1 lb |
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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.
