Sweet Bunch – Broccoli Seed

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Sweet Bunch – Broccoli Seed is a premium hybrid variety designed for gardeners who seek high yields and exceptional flavor. This hybrid produces compact heads of bright green, tender broccoli with a naturally sweet taste that enhances any dish. The Sweet Bunch Broccoli thrives in a variety of growing conditions, offering great performance even in cooler climates. With its excellent disease resistance and uniform growth, this variety is perfect for both home gardeners and those looking to grow high-quality broccoli for market sale.

1. Features:

• F1 Hybrid: Ensures high vigor, uniformity in growth, and disease resistance for a reliable and high-quality harvest.
• Sweet Flavor: Known for its sweet, tender flavor, making it a standout in salads, stir-fries, and steamed dishes.
• Compact Heads: Produces small, dense heads that are easy to harvest and perfect for kitchen use.
• High Yield: Generates numerous smaller heads with a strong central crown, maximizing your harvest.
• Cold Tolerant: This variety thrives in cooler climates, offering extended growing seasons for gardeners in various regions.
• Disease-Resistant: Strong resistance to common broccoli diseases, ensuring healthier plants and consistent production.
• Early Maturity: Reaches maturity quicker than many other varieties, making it an ideal choice for gardeners looking for an earlier harvest.

1. Specifications:

• Type: F1 Hybrid Broccoli
• Head Size: Compact, with heads typically 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) in diameter
• Flavor: Sweet, tender with a slightly nutty taste
• Days to Maturity: 60–75 days from transplanting
• Plant Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Spacing: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) apart
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0
• Watering Needs: Regular watering, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist, but not waterlogged
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–9
• Storage: Best consumed fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week

1. Why Choose Marie Ballard Aster Sweet Bunch – Broccoli Seed?

The Sweet Bunch Broccoli offers the perfect combination of sweet flavor, high yield, and disease resistance, making it a standout in any garden. As an F1 hybrid, it guarantees uniform growth and early harvesting, ensuring that your garden thrives. Whether you're growing for your own table or for market sale, this broccoli variety delivers on both taste and productivity.