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Broccoli Seeds
Broccoli · 1kg seed pack
An industry standard in broccoli, Marathon is widely adaptable. This variety has yielded outstanding results for fresh market and is a heavy yielder in the early and late season. Marathon has a high dome, small bead and heavy head.
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Emerald Crown is an early to mid- maturing, very uniform, heavy- headed, domed variety with small beads on a small framed plant. Suggested planting in spring/fall. Resists purpling.
Avenger is an excellent choice for the crown cut and processing markets. It offers dome-shaped, tight, heavy, blue-green heads with short bracts, thick stems and very small beads. This variety has wide adaptability performing well in the U.S., Mexico and Guatemala.
Gypsy performs well under moderately warm conditions. A favorite of organic growers, Gypsy has a strong root system and intermediate downy mildew resistance.
One of our most widely-adapted, multi-use varieties. A summer into fall type which produces semi- domed, tight heads with medium- small bead size and a manageable plant habit.
