The new all-year stem broccoli we have been waiting for with a round head and thin, sweet stem.
- Nice round green heads.
- Thin long stems
- Plenty of side shoots to market
Type
Broccette/ Stem broccoli
Maturity
From 65-75 days in Summer & 85-95 days in winter (depend on areas)
Plant Characteristics
Nice dark green colour, thin stems with small to meduim beads.
Features & Benefits
Spesialety stem broccoli. All years variety.
Variety Characteristics
Plant population between 45 000 to 60 000 plants per hectare. The following is a guide to achieving optimal yields from this hybrid. Grower conditions vary and a soil analysis is recommended prior to planting. N: 200 - 240 kg/ha. 60 - 80 kg/ha incorporated preplant. Top dress the balance as follows: 7, 14, 21 and 28 days after transplant. P: Plant uptake is 50 - 60 kg/ha per season. Bring soil levels to 40 mg/kg and then incorporate 50 - 60 kg/ha preplant. K: The plant uses 250 kg potassium (K) per hectare per season. Bring soil levels to 130 mg/kg, then incorporate 125 kg/ha preplant and 125 kg/ha 28 days after transplant. Boron (B) and Molybdenum (Mo) - spray with 1 kg Solubor and 125 g Sodium Molybdate, plus a wetting agent in 500 liters water per hectare 14 and 28 days after transplant.