Nirvana
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
ISI SEMENTI SPA
IT
2 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.
Montevideo
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
Serydan
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
ES
2 records
Boreas
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Sakata Seed Corporation, JP
FR
2 records
Seceda
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
3 records
Ulysses
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Sakata Seed Corporation, JP
FR
2 records
Neliam
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
2 records
Bobby
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
De Bolster B.V.
NL
4 records
Ithaca
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)
FR
3 records
Filius
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
SMARTIES.BIO SRL SOC. AGR.
NL
2 records
Serrata
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
3 records
Emperor
Protection expiredBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
CZ
NL
3 records
Spello
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
CZ
UA
3 records
Floris
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
DE
GR
3 records
Landmark
Protection expiredBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
HU
NL
3 records
Nerone
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
HU
2 records
Di Verona precoce
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
IT
2 records
Gem
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
ES
2 records
Agapia
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
RO
2 records
Grande
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
IT
2 records
Medium late 145
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
ES
IT
2 records
Regal
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
PT
2 records
25-62 RZ
WithdrawnBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
RIJK ZWAAN Z.Z. B.V.
ES
1 record
Ironman F1
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Hari Besels
UA
1 record