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
Broccette/ Stem broccoli.
From 65-75 days in Summer & 85-95 days in winter (depend on areas).
Nice dark green colour, thin stems with small to meduim beads.
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.
Specialty stem broccoli. All years variety.