Summer F1 hybrid broccoli
- Domed-shaped heads with medium-sized beads
- Very good heat tolerance
- Maturity is 65-75 days
- Very good frame size
Type
Hybrid broccoli for fresh, pre-pack markets.
Maturity
Maturity is 65 - 75 days in Summer.
Plant Characteristics
ROXANNE has a medium frame. A plant population of 35,000 - 40,000 plants/ha is recommended for the pre-pack market. ROXANNE produces very compact, dark green, smooth, uniform, dome-shaped heads with medium-sized beads.
Features & Benefits
Excellent yields can be achieved with this variety. Actual yield will vary according to plant population and growing conditions.
Variety Characteristics
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.