The Latest Broccoli Varieties Growers Need To Check Out
Is your farm operation in need of new and different broccoli varieties to round out your crop portfolio? Scan the photo gallery below for a selection of fresh choices from leading seed breeders and distributors.
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Alcaraz RZ (Rijk Zwaan, USA)
‘Alcaraz RZ’ is a summer, early autumn broccoli hybrid (for fresh market and processing). It has a short growing cycle, providing good tolerance to brown and yellow buds. It has a nice round dome shape, and flexibility in the harvest window. ‘Alcaraz RZ’ can be grown under different conditions, without losing its shape. Regions: Summer and Autumn growing regions, Coastal California and Maine. Matures in 69 to 78 days.
Disease package: HR: Foc (1) IR: Hb
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Amadeus (Johnny's Selected Seeds)
‘Amadeus’ is excellent for spring sowings. It has medium-sized, fancy, standard heads. They are dark, blue-green with nice domes and a fine bead. Initial heads are followed by good yields of side shoots. It has vigorous, medium-large plants. ‘Amadeus’ is for spring, summer and fall harvest. Region: North America. Matures in 59 days.
https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/broccoli/standard-broccoli/amadeus-f1-broccoli-seed-2643.html
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Appalachian F1 (Sakata Seed America, Gowan Seed Company, Harris Seeds/Garden Trends Inc.)
A mid-early maturing hybrid that performs well in the NE and mid-Atlantic regions. ‘Appalachian’ has medium-large heads on a compact plant. It is especially suited for crown and short trim markets. Matures in 60 days from transplant, 72 days from seed.
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BC1611 (Johnny's Selected Seeds)
‘BC1611’ has a beautiful, bright green color and head shape. A strong plant with an open habit, pinching is not necessary. The florets are tender and very attractive. They may be harvested up to 8 inches, and make very nice bunches. The stems have relatively few leaves for minimal stripping during harvest. Region: USA. Matures in 33 days.
https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/broccoli/mini-broccoli/bc1611-f1-broccoli-seed-4124.html
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Bejo 3622 (Bejo Seeds Inc.)
This variety was developed in collaboration with the Eastern Broccoli Project specifically for East Coast broccoli producers. ‘Bejo 3622’ is well adapted to handle the weather extremes of the Eastern States, such as excessive rain. Medium sized plant with good vigor and minimal branching, combined with a strong root system! Region: Northeast, Southeast.
Disease package: HR: Ccu; IR: CMV, Pcu, Px
https://www.bejoseeds.com/broccoli-1?f%5B0%5D=assortment_type%3Aconventional
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Commonwealth (SEEDWAY LLC)
‘Commonwealth’ is a mid-early maturing variety that has proven to perform well in the North-Eastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It has a very compact plant and is especially suited for the crown cut and short trim markets. Matures in 82 days.
Disease package: IR: CR
https://www.seedway.com/product/commonwealth-broccoli-treated-seed/
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Eastern Crown (Sakata Seed America, Gowan Seed Seed Company, Rupp Seeds)
‘Eastern Crown’ is an outstanding variety for the East Coast. Small beads, blue-green head color and excellent heat tolerance. Perfect for the crown cut and short trim market (Asian cut). Performs well in long day length and moderate heat. Regions: USA and Canada. Matures in 74 days.
https://www.ruppseeds.com/vegetables/products/broccoli/eastern-crown
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Jet Dome (Vilmorin-Mikado USA, Gowan Seed Company)
‘Jet Dome’ is a hybrid broccoli. An extra early maturing upright plant produces good yields of dark green, smooth, fine, dome-shaped heads. It holds well in the field. Matures in 60 days.
https://gowanseed.com/collections/broccoli-seeds/products/broccoli-hybrid-jet-dome
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Kingdom (Stokes Seeds)
‘Kingdom’ is a broccoli hybrid that has a medium-sized plant, and lower head position. A good crown quality and nice dome shape. Region: North America. Matures in 70 days.
https://us.stokeseeds.com/hybridbroccoli-kingdom-0200099.html
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Millennium (Sakata Seed America, Osborne Quality Seed, Rupp Seeds)
A highly adaptable, late maturing crown type broccoli. It has excellent heat tolerance and performance in long day conditions. ‘Millennium’s’ uniform heads are medium, high domed with small beads. Anthocyanin free, so it will not purple. Region: USA and Canada. Matures 75 to 88 days from transplant.
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Phar Lap (HM.Clause)
‘Phar Lap’ offers excellent bead uniformity on a nicely domed, firm head, ensuring high-quality crown cuts. This variety offers a uniformly concentrated harvest set in both desert and coastal California regions. Matures in 105 to 120 days on the Western Coast. Matures in 105 to 110 days in the Western Desert.
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Purple Magic (Sakata Seed America, Osborne Quality Seed)
‘Purple Magic’ is very high in anthocyanin (a plant-based chemical called a flavonoid) and nutritious. Anthocyanin is thought to be useful in preventing cancer and inflammation. The first purple-headed and stemmed broccoli! It’s small beaded, large domed heads on upright plant. The large, dome-shaped heads weigh about 1 pound each. 2024 AAS Winner! Region: Well adapted throughout the USA. Matures 90 days from transplant.
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Salinas F1 (Bejo Seeds Inc.)
‘Salinas F1’ is a great main season variety, with a medium bead size! This main season crown broccoli also has good holding ability, post-harvest. Region: Southwest
https://www.bejoseeds.com/broccoli-1?f%5B0%5D=assortment_type%3Aconventional
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Seabiscuit (HM.Clause)
‘Seabiscuit’ delivers a uniform harvest in the main season, with tight, firm heads and good weight. It has high tolerance to mildew and hollow stem. It also has a nicely domed head and uniform beads, and ensures top-quality yields. Excellent for crown cuts! Region: Western Coast. Matures in 80 to 85 days.
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Spectre F1 (Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Harris Seeds/Garden Trends Inc.)
Well-adapted plants produce early yields of high-dome blue-green heads, with a fine-to-medium bead. ‘Spectre’ has excellent field holding ability and is reliable for crown cut, bunching, and floret processing markets. The high-quality heads have a mild sweet flavor, smooth dome, and small leaf scars. Matures in 75 days.
https://www.harrisseeds.com/products/13206-broccoli-spectre-f1?variant=39639417454664
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Alcaraz RZ (Rijk Zwaan, USA)
Amadeus (Johnny's Selected Seeds)
Appalachian F1 (Sakata Seed America, Gowan Seed Company, Harris Seeds/Garden Trends Inc.)
BC1611 (Johnny's Selected Seeds)
Bejo 3622 (Bejo Seeds Inc.)
Commonwealth (SEEDWAY LLC)
Eastern Crown (Sakata Seed America, Gowan Seed Seed Company, Rupp Seeds)
Jet Dome (Vilmorin-Mikado USA, Gowan Seed Company)
Kingdom (Stokes Seeds)
Millennium (Sakata Seed America, Osborne Quality Seed, Rupp Seeds)
Phar Lap (HM.Clause)
Purple Magic (Sakata Seed America, Osborne Quality Seed)
Salinas F1 (Bejo Seeds Inc.)
Seabiscuit (HM.Clause)
Spectre F1 (Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Harris Seeds/Garden Trends Inc.)
Disease Abbreviation Key
- Foc Fusarium, caused by fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.congutinans
- HR High Resistance
- IR Intermediate Resistance
- Pp Downy mildew, caused by Peronospora parasitica, also known as Hyaloperonospora brassicae, a fungal-like water mold
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Carol Miller is the Content Lead of American Vegetable Grower®, a Meister Media Worldwide publication. See all author stories here.