Broccoli

56 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Aspabroc Broccoli. This early maturing compact plant produces good yields of green broccoli. This gourmet variety is very tender, very sweet, and delicious. It is a cross between asparagus and broccoli. It has both asparagus stems and raab heads! It produces baby size side shoots for 4 weeks. The entire plant is edible either raw, sauteed, steamed, or fried. High in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. It is suitable for spring or fall crops. Also known as Aspabroc Baby Broccoli and Broccolini in supermarkets. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

37 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Burgundy Sprouting Broccoli. This early maturing plant produces high yields of very flavorful heads of beautiful purple buds and purple green stems. It has abundant, concentrated side-shoot yields. Excellent color choice for garnishes or using fresh in salads. The tender shoots and heads add wonderful color and flavor to veggie trays and are also great roasted, steamed, or grilled. Easy to harvest because of concentrated side-shoot production. Plant late winter/early spring. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

60 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli. The plant produces very flavorful heads of purple broccoli. Once the main head has been removed, this variety will continuously produce many offshoots during the season. It can also be used as sprouting broccoli. Broccoli turns green when cooked. Excellent color choice for garnishes or using fresh in salads. An extremely easy to grow hardy winter vegetable. Plant late winter/early spring. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, G 32267. A variety from the USA.

58 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Jacaranda Broccoli. This early maturing compact plant produces good yields of 5" diameter deep purple broccoli. It is a cross between broccoli and cauliflower, bringing out the best of both. It is very tender, very sweet, and delicious. Long shelf life. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

75 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Romanesco Italia Broccoli Cauliflower. The plant produces good yields of lime green cauliflower/broccoli. This is a unique Italian variety with a better taste and texture than other cauliflower/broccoli varieties. It features striking apple-green, fractal-shaped heads with a mild, nutty, sweeter flavor compared to regular cauliflower or broccoli. It is excellent raw or cooked; it boasts a milder, sweeter flavor than white cauliflower. It has beautiful apple green spiraling buds and is especially well adapted to the north. It is frost-tolerant but heat-sensitive, and heads may fail to form properly in hot weather. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 462221. An heirloom variety from Italy.

80 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) Santee Sprouting Broccoli. The plant produces good yields of miniature bright purple broccoli. It is very tender and flavorful. Great fresh, in salads, or gourmet dishes. It can be planted overwintered for early spring production. Suitable for spring and fall planting. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.