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Freezing Suitability — Broccoli

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group)

This is a varietal trait that determines the ability of florets to maintain their structure, intense green color, vitamin composition, and taste qualities after defrosting.

In the reference 85 varieties crop Broccoli, where this is mentioned in the description.

The suitability of broccoli for freezing is evaluated based on the density and compactness of the florets, the absence of woody stems, and the ability to minimize moisture loss upon thawing. Key criteria include the preservation of initial levels of carotenoids, vitamin C, and polyphenols, as well as the absence of discoloration during storage.

The technological specificity of the crop lies in the high activity of enzymes that cause the loss of aroma and color. To stabilize product quality, breeding varieties require mandatory blanching, which inactivates enzymatic processes and preserves tissue firmness after prolonged freezing.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for freezing.

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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.

Cigno

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Pierre Hurier

FR UA
6 records

Limba

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Petr Klapste

CZ SK UA
5 records

Eos

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

SSC JP

FR UA
6 records

Reggi

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Apolena

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Petr Klapshtie

CZ UA
4 records

Samoa

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

MAURIZIO BACCHI

HU UA
5 records

Quinta

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

TAKII JAPAN and CO. 180 UMEKOJI

NL
4 records

Packman

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

PETOSEED CO

CZ ES NL
4 records

Verdy

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

HAZERA SEEDS B.V.

NL
3 records

Thassos

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
4 records

Bacano

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

TAKII JAPAN and CO. 180 UMEKOJI

NL
3 records

Everest

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

DIAMOND SEEDS S.L.

ES NL
3 records

Monflor

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Phar Lap

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

HM.CLAUSE

FR
3 records

Dynasty

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Takada Seed Co, Ltd (JP)

FR SK
4 records

Wiarus

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa Spółka Akcyjna w upadłości likwidacyjnej \Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

CZ PL
4 records

Andersia

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Louis Meerlo

NL
3 records

Monella

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL PL
3 records

Salinas

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Seulisa

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Ulysses

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Galina Slavcheva Antonova, Krasimir Ivanov Mihov, Galina Todorova Pevicharova

BG
3 records

Dobosz

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy \Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa w Ożarowie Mazowieckim Spółka z o.o.

PL
2 records

Vert calabrais

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sativa coop (IT)

FR SI
2 records