Cultivation
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group)
The suitability of broccoli for industrial processing is determined by the density of the inflorescences, biochemical composition, and the ability to maintain structure, color, and flavor after flash freezing.
In the reference 87 varieties crop Broccoli, where this is mentioned in the description.
Heads with dense, firm, bright green inflorescences are selected for processing. Underdeveloped heads become excessively soft during processing, while overripe ones, showing signs of yellowing and opened buds, acquire undesirable toughness.
The technological suitability of hybrids is evaluated based on dry matter, sugar, and vitamin content, as well as the structure's resistance to flash freezing and subsequent heat treatment. An important breeding criterion is the ability of the inflorescences to retain firmness, color, and aroma, preventing tissue softening, which is characteristic of this species when technology is violated or unsuitable varieties are chosen.
Breeding is aimed at creating hybrids that ensure the stability of quality indicators, including the regenerative capacity of the plants. Processing efficiency also depends on the protein, vitamin C, and vitamin K content, and the quality assessment of the raw material is conducted based on the compliance of these characteristics with the requirements of specific technological cycles.
General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.
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
VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.
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VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.
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Syngenta Seeds, NL
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SSC JP
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SSC JP
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Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Royal Sluis BV, NL-1600 AA Enkhuizen
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Jean-Marie Boussac
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
SSC JP
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Xiaoquanq Liang
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Jean-Marie Boussac
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Takeyuki Furihata
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Royal Sluis BV, NL-1600 AA Enkhuizen
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Bejo Zaden BV (NL)
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Xiaoquanq Liang
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Bejo Zaden BV (NL)
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
HM Clause SA (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Sakata Vegetables Europe, F
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Sakata Seed Corporation
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Hazera Seeds B.V.