Broccoli is native to the Mediterranean, and most varieties cannot be grown in cold regions, as the harvest does not have time to set. But domestic breeders are increasingly showing interest in growing this healthy vegetable and are developing new varieties that will grow in any region of the country.
"Linda"
High-yielding, it is grown by gardeners in different regions of the country. Broccoli of this variety is rich in vitamins and amino acids, no different from other varieties grown in warm regions. "Linda" has many advantages and almost no disadvantages:
- ripens early - after 85-100 days, the duration depends on the time of planting in open ground or in a greenhouse;
- self-pollinating hybrid of the first daughter generation, it will grow well indoors;
- has a special advantage due to the property of growing additional lateral inflorescences (5-7 pieces), which begin to grow after cutting the main fruit;
- new, young inflorescences grow up to 70 g;
- the first head can grow up to 400 g;
- leaves are rich dark green with a blue tint;
- tolerates short-term frosts down to -7 degrees;
- the variety is resistant to the most common bacterial and infectious diseases and sudden temperature changes;
- landing in 2-3 visits is possible, it is carried out with a difference of 10-15 days.
According to reviews from summer residents, the Linda variety is one of the best for planting in rapidly changing unfavorable regional conditions.
"Partenon F1"
A high-yielding mid-season variety, the ripening time of which occurs 85 days after germination. It grows in one head, suitable for planting in the garden and greenhouse. Variety characteristics:
- vegetable weight - from 0.6 kg to 1 kg;
- the inflorescences are densely located to each other, they are dark green in color with a grayish tint;
- rarely exposed to diseases of the cruciferous family;
- universal use - fresh, frozen, canned;
- high commercial qualities;
- long shelf life.
Seedlings quickly adapt after planting and do not require special conditions during planting and growth, and safely tolerate temporary unfavorable weather “whims” - drought, small bays.
"Monaco F1"
Monaco, unlike other varieties, does not form side shoots and does not have an additional yield, but the main head grows up to 2 kg and has a number of advantages:
- the shape of the head is in the form of a dome, it is stored for a long time and does not rot;
- the inflorescences are dense and do not produce a seed-bearing stem in the first year of cultivation;
- the earliest hybrid variety;
- ripening period after germination - 70-80 days;
- showed resistance to the most common diseases of the cruciferous family;
- the vegetable is used for planting in 2 turns.
"Monaco" is suitable for transportation, retains its commercial qualities, is stored for a long time, and does not crack. The taste is pleasant, delicate, balanced, juicy inflorescences, no bitterness.
"Besty F1"
The head consists of tightly folded inflorescences, large, weighing 1.5-2 kg, dark green.On average, ripening time ranges up to 100 days. Variety characteristics:
- undemanding variety when growing;
- easily tolerates short-term soil flooding, drought and frost;
- the vegetable has a balanced taste and high commercial qualities;
- Suitable for growing on farms.
“Besti” is used fresh for making salads. And also for preservation, processing into puree and long-term storage.
"Bathory F1"
Mid-season broccoli variety of Dutch selection. The heads are large, weighing up to 2 kg. The taste is balanced, with a slight bitterness, which gives Bathory a piquant flavor when cooked. Variety characteristics:
- the heads are round, dome-shaped, the inflorescences are densely located;
- high-yielding variety - up to 4 kg per 1 sq. m;
- is not subject to coloring and infectious diseases;
- is stored for a long time, does not crack;
- tolerates transportation well.
Unpretentious to growing conditions in the garden or indoors. Safely tolerates adverse changes in weather conditions.
"Ironman F1"
One of the most popular and sought after varieties for growing in cold regions with unstable weather conditions and short summers. Variety characteristics:
- undemanding in care when growing;
- The yield is high - up to 3 kg per square meter. m;
- balanced taste, juicy inflorescences, without bitterness;
- heads weighing up to 0.6 kg;
- ripening time - 85-100 days;
- color - dark green with blue;
- after cutting the main head, secondary ones grow, the weight of which reaches 250 g.
Ironman is used for preparing fresh salads, canning, and making purees.The heads tolerate transportation well, do not rot, do not crack, and retain their useful properties and appearance for a long time.
Cold weather conditions and a short summer are not a reason to give up growing broccoli. It’s better to choose special varieties that are adapted to such conditions.
This season I planted “Partenon F1” cabbage. I really liked the variety. The heads are large and dense. I have already bought the seeds of this cabbage for next season.