A fast winter broccoli hybrid
- Domed shaped heads
- Very good cold tolerance
- Small-medium sized beads
- Maturity is 65-75 days in early winter and up to 90 days in late winter
Type
Hybrid broccoli for fresh, pre-pack markets.
Maturity
Maturity is 65 - 75 days in early winter and up to 90 days in late winter.
Plant Characteristics
VELOZ has a medium frame. A plant population from 32,000 - 35,000 plants/ha is recommended for the loose head market. VELOZ produces a very compact, dark green, smooth, uniform, dome shaped heads with medium sized beads.
Variety Characteristics
Excellent yields can be achieved with this variety. Actual yield will vary according to plant population and growing conditions.
Features & Benefits
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.