Variety traits
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group)
The size of flower buds in a broccoli inflorescence is a key morphological trait that determines the market quality and harvest maturity of the head.
In the reference 12 varieties crop Broccoli, where this is mentioned in the description.
In breeding and variety testing, bud size is measured in millimeters during the stage of technical maturity. Buds smaller than 2 mm are considered small, 2–3 mm are medium, and those larger than 3 mm are large. Small and tightly packed buds are the target indicator, as they ensure high head density and an attractive market appearance.
Bud size is closely correlated with resistance to premature bolting. Large buds often indicate a plant's tendency to lose quality rapidly, a process where the head begins to fall apart and the buds open into yellow flowers. When selecting varieties, preference is given to small-budded forms, which have a longer harvest window and better maintain inflorescence integrity during freezing.
General information about the subject — on the page Budding.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
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Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli