Verstuyft Farms Fall 2003 Broccoli Variety Trial

Variety Name Percent Mature Plant Size (inches) Head Size (inches)
Comments

Destiny
90% 12 6
Short plant

SBC 9511
80% 15 5-6
Small heads; Rough heads

Marathon
95% 14 4-6
Irregular heads

SBC 9311 (Green Magic)
100% 12 3-5
Very ealry; Small plant; Irregular sizes

SBC 0514
100% 13 3-6
Uniform heading

Emerald Pride
100% 16 5-6
Uniform heading; Blue-green plant; Head held high for ease of harvesting

SBC 8509
100% 16 4-6
Irregular heads

Patron
100% 13 4-7
Irregular heads; Blue-green plant

Planted: October 30, 2003
Harvested: January 27, 2004
All varieties furnished by Sakata Seed America, Inc.