Broccoli Varieties
Compare 10 broccoli cultivars. Find the perfect variety for your garden based on how you want to use them, growth habit, and days to maturity.
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Belstar
F1 hybrid; medium-large dome-shaped heads; widely adaptable; good spring and fall crops.
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Calabrese
The classic Italian heading broccoli from Calabria. Produces a large dome-shaped central head of tightly packed dark green florets, then numerous side shoots after the main harvest.
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De Cicco
1890s Italian heirloom; small 8cm central head then abundant side shoots; multi-harvest.
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Di Cicco Vernese
Italian heirloom; produces side shoots continuously; tender dark green florets; mild flavour; long harvest period.
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Green Magic
F1 hybrid; smooth well-domed blue-green heads; excellent heat tolerance; reliable.
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Marathon
F1 hybrid; most widely grown commercial broccoli worldwide; very large dense blue-green dome-shaped heads; good side shoots after main harvest; heat and cold tolerant; widely adapted.
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Purple Crown
Purple-tinged florets turn green when cooked; mild sweet flavour; visually striking; good side shoot production.
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Waltham 29
1954 release; large blue-green heads; cold tolerant; good for fall planting; prolific side shoots.
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Winterol
Cold-hardy hybrid; tight dark green heads; good for fall/winter harvest; reliable producer; good flavour.
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