Beaumont
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
NL
4 records
Variety traits
Uniformity — Broccoli
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group)
A critical trait in broccoli breeding and production, which determines the simultaneous attainment of harvest maturity and the morphological uniformity of plants for mechanized harvesting.
In the reference 16 varieties crop Broccoli, where this is mentioned in the description.
To evaluate broccoli uniformity, DUS testing protocols are used, including visual observations and instrumental measurements of individual plants or groups. The key parameter is maturity time: high uniformity means that 50% of plants reach harvest maturity at the same time. Morphological characteristics such as head size and density, stem diameter, and the ratio of head height to plant height are also assessed. For statistical evaluation, the coefficient of variation is applied, where low values indicate high hybrid homogeneity.
Uniformity determines the technological feasibility of production, as low metrics require multiple manual harvests, increasing production costs. High uniformity is critical for transitioning to a single-pass mechanized harvest, ensuring market standards for industrial freezing, and providing accurate supply forecasting. This trait is genetic in nature, typical for F1 hybrids, and depends on agronomic factors that prevent stress during the head initiation period.
General information about the subject — on the page Uniformity.
Varieties of Broccoli mentioned in the description
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.
Mendocino
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Elsoms Seeds
NL
4 records
Matera
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Wing Seed
CZ
IT
3 records
Marcus
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Graines Voltz (FR)
FR
3 records
Iron
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
ROYAL SLUIS
NL
PL
3 records
First Lap
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
HM.CLAUSE
FR
3 records
Bacano
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
TAKII JAPAN and CO. 180 UMEKOJI
NL
3 records
Abrams
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Bayer Holland B.V.
NL
3 records
Gavilan
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
4 records
Taipei
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Bayer Holland B.V.
NL
3 records
Shogun
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Sakata Seed Corporation, Tsuzuku-Ku, Yokohama 224
NL
3 records
Dynasty
Protection expiredBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Takada Seed Co, Ltd (JP)
FR
SK
4 records
Crucible
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Bayer Holland B.V.
NL
3 records
Kuba
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
HM.CLAUSE
FR
3 records
Spinnaker
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.
NL
3 records
Kingy
Application submittedBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
3 records
Andersia
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Louis Meerlo
NL
3 records
Red Fire
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
TOZER SEEDS LTD
NL
3 records
Monella
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
PL
3 records
Skytree
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.
NL
4 records
New Light
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Louis Poloni (FR)
FR
2 records
Trajano
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
HM Clause SA (FR)
FR
2 records
Balard
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
5 records
Calabrais
Protection expiredBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Sativa coop (IT)
FR
SI
2 records