Broccoli Master - Sakata Vegetables

The Power of BroccoliMasterPer capita consumption for broccoli has taken great leaps in the past decade after severalscientific studies indicated broccoli contains high levels of glucosinolates. This compound isknown to stimulate the body’s natural defenses that reduce the risk of cancer. Broccoli is also lowin saturated fat and sodium and is a good source of vitamins A & C, calcium, potassium, folate,iron and dietary fiber.In addition, broccoli is very adaptable and can be eaten alone or mixed with other vegetables toimprove both flavor and nutritional value. Broccoli is easy to prepare and adapts to the lifestylesof busy consumers looking for a fast and convenient way to fulfill their nutritional requirements.Broccoli can be served raw in salads or as a satisfying appetizer. Cooked broccoli can be addedto pasta salads, stir-fry, casseroles and soups. It also makes a delicious side dish served with asauce or simply grilled during a weekend barbecue. Is it any wonder why broccoli consumptionshouldn’t be increasing?As the leader in the broccoli seed industry, Sakata takes its global responsibilities seriously. Byadding value to new varieties, we hope to see the broccoli market continue to flourish and grow.Sakata also enthusiastically supports the efforts of all growers, shippers, brokers, retailers, andfoodservice operators who are actively involved in growing and marketing broccoli on a dailybasis.Year-Round AvailabilityThe map below of North America and Central America highlights key broccoli productionareas. The tables on page 2 and 3 indicate fresh market broccoli availability by month foreach variety (color coded to production areas on map). Mexico and Guatemala primarilyproduce product for processing and freezing.Pacific NorthwestNortheast / Midwest• Salinas Valley• Santa Maria• San Joaquin Valley• Imperial Valley / YumaFlorida / SoutheastMexicoGuatemala1

Fresh Market Harvesting SchedulesSalinas Valley - 12 Month AvailabilityVariety Harvesting Period*Avenger Aug - Mid-Nov; Apr - JuneCentennial November - MayEmerald Crown August - DecemberEmerald Jewel May - June; Nov - DecEndurance November - Early MayExpoNovember - Early MayGreen Magic September - Mid-NovImperial August - Mid-NovemberMarathon November - JunePatron July - Mid-OctoberSanta Maria - 12 Month AvailabilityVariety Harvesting Period*Avenger September - MayCentennial October - MayEmerald Jewel May - June; Nov - DecEndurance October - MayExpoOctober - MayGreen Magic July - Mid-NovemberGypsyJuly - OctoberImperial July - NovemberMarathon October - MayMaverick May - JulyPatron July - OctoberSan Joaquin Valley - Fall / Winter / SpringVariety Harvesting Period*Avenger Mid-February - MarchCentennial February - MarchEndurance January - MarchExpoJanuary - MarchGreen Magic Mid-October - NovemberImperial October - NovemberMarathon February - MarchMaverick November - DecemberImperial Valley / Yuma - Fall / Winter / SpringVariety Harvesting Period*Avenger Mid-February - MarchCentennial Mid-Feb - Late MarchDestiny Late November - Late DecEmerald Crown Mid-December - JanuaryEmerald Jewel January - MarchEndurance January - FebruaryExpoJanuary - FebruaryGreen Gold Mid-Dec - Feb (transitions)Green Magic Mid-Dec - Mid-JanuaryGypsyMid-Dec - Late DecImperial Mid-Nov - DecemberMarathon Mid-Feb - Late MarchMaximo JanuaryTriathlon Mid-Feb - Late March* Harvest months may vary depending on the weather and/or other relatedcauses affecting maturity and product availability.2

Fresh Market Harvesting SchedulesPacific Northwest - Summer / FallVariety Harvesting Period*Arcadia August - SeptemberCentennial October - NovemberDiplomat September - NovemberEmerald Crown August - NovemberEmerald Jewel September - NovemberEmerald Pride August - SeptemberEndurance October - NovemberExpoOctober - NovemberGreen Magic September - NovemberGypsySeptember - NovemberImperial August - NovemberMarathon October - NovemberNortheast / Midwest - Summer / FallVariety Harvesting Period*Arcadia August - Mid-OctoberCentennial October - NovemberDiplomat August - Mid-OctoberEmerald Crown August - NovemberEmerald Isle August - NovemberEmerald Jewel August - NovemberEmerald Pride August - OctoberEndurance October - NovemberExpoOctober - NovemberGreen Gold August - OctoberGreen Magic August - SeptemberNortheast / Midwest - Summer / FallVariety Harvesting Period*GypsyAugust - Mid-OctoberImperial August - OctoberMarathon October - NovemberFlorida / Southeast - Fall / Winter / SpringVariety Harvesting Period*Centennial January - FebruaryEmerald Crown December; MarchEmerald Isle January - MarchEmerald Jewel February - MarchEndurance January - FebruaryExpoJanuary - FebruaryGreen Gold January - FebruaryGreen Magic December; MarchGypsyNovember - DecemberImperial February - MarchMarathon January - FebruaryMexico / Guatemala - 12 month availabilityVariety Harvesting Period*Avenger January - JuneEndurance September - JanuaryExpoSeptember - JanuaryImperial Mid-Oct - DecemberMarathon September - JanuaryMaximo July - NovemberTriathlon November - March3* Harvest months may vary depending on the weather and/or other relatedcauses affecting maturity and product availability.

Broccoli Hybrids (Listed in order of Relative Maturity)VarietyRelative ProductMaturity 1 Usage 2 Head ColorHeadCharacteristics Bead SizeDiseaseResistance 3 Uses & RemarksDestiny 89 days C Blue-green Domed, round, smooth Small Good holding ability.Green Magic 90 days B, C, F, P Blue-green Semi dome, large, dense Small Good uniformity. Wide regional adaptability.Gypsy 90 days B, C Medium green Smooth dome Medium IR: Pp Wide regional adaptability.Emerald Crown 93 days C Blue-green Semi dome, large, dense Small Good uniformity. Wide regional adaptability. Can blind undercold/low light conditions.Patron 94 days B, C, F Dark blue-green Medium dome Medium small Tolerant to brown bead & hollow core.Arcadia 95 days B, F Medium green High dome, large, dense Medium small Wide seasonal adaptability. Vigorous plant. Holds well.Maverick 95 days B, C, F Medium green Domed, dense Small Multi-use. Vigorous plant, smooth stem.Emerald Isle 97 days B, C, F Blue-green Semi dome, large,denseSmall Can obtain nice blue-green color in adverse conditions.Marathon 97 days B, C, F, P Blue-green High dome, dense Fine Standard of the industry. Consistent yielding. Wide adaptability.Maximo 97 days B, C, F, P Blue-green High dome, dense Fine IR: Pp Suited for fresh/frozen florets and bunch markets.Centennial 97 days B, C, F Medium green Medium dome Small Wide seasonal adaptability. Multi-use.Emerald Jewel 100 days B, C, F Medium green Large/dense with high dome Fine IR: Pb Good transition variety. Excellent crown cut. IR to some racesof clubroot.Green Gold 100 days B, C, F Medium green Domed, round, smooth Small Excellent shape and small bead.Triathlon 100 days C, P Medium green Large/dense with high dome Medium Less purpling, smooth, nice dome shape. Medium tall plant.Good weight.Avenger 102 days C, F, P Blue-green Domed, dense Very small High percentage of crown cut, excellent for fresh/frozen processing.Can blind under cold/low light conditions.Diplomat 102 days B, C, F Blue-green Semi dome, large, dense Small Good uniformity. Wide regional adaptability.Endurance 102 days C, P Medium green Domed, dense Small Excellent for crown cut.Expo 102 days C, P Medium green Semi dome, large, dense Small Excellent for crown cut.Imperial 105 days B, C, F Blue-green Domed, round Small Performs well in long day/moderate heat conditions. Can blindunder cold/low light conditions1. The days to maturity are calculated as an average of fall harvest dates for transplantedbroccoli in Salinas, CA. Other sowing dates may result in earlier or later maturity. Overwinterproduction can add additional days to the numbers listed.2. Product Usage: (B) = Bunching, (C) = Crown Cut, (F) = Florets, (P) = Processing/Freezing.3. Disease reaction: (IR) = Intermediate Resistance, (R) = Resistant, Pp = Foliar Downy Mildew,Pb = Clubroot.4

U.S. Grade Standards – Bunched Broccoli and Crown CutsUSDA Grades – Bunched BroccoliU.S. FancyEach bunch shall be free from decay, and from damage caused by overmaturity,discoloration of bud clusters or leaves, freezing, wilting, dirt or other foreign material,disease, insects, mechanical or other means. The bud clusters in each bunch shall begenerally compact. Each bunch shall be neatly and fairly evenly cut off at the base, andclosely trimmed unless otherwise specified as “well trimmed.” The diameter of each stalkshall be not less than 2 inches. The length of each stalk shall be not less than 6 inches orno more than 8 inches.U.S. No. 1Each bunch shall be free from decay, and from damage caused by over maturity,discoloration of bud clusters or leaves, freezing, wilting, dirt or other foreign material,disease, insects, mechanical or other means. The bud clusters in each bunch shall begenerally fairly compact. Each bunch shall be neatly and fairly evenly cut off at the base,and well trimmed, unless otherwise specified as “closely trimmed”, “fairly well trimmed”,or “leafy”. There are no requirements for diameter, but diameter may be specified for anylot. Unless otherwise specified, the length of each stalk shall be not less than 5 inches ormore than 9 inches.U.S. No. 2Each bunch shall be free from decay, and from damage caused by over maturity, insects,and from serious damage caused by discoloration of bud clusters or leaves, freezing,wilting, dirt or other foreign material, disease, or mechanical or other means. Eachbunch shall be fairly well trimmed unless otherwise specified as “closely trimmed”, “welltrimmed”, or “leafy”. There are no requirements for diameter or length, but size may bespecified for any lot in connection with the grade.USDA Grades – Crown CutsCrown Cuts - Must be “90% free from defects”.USDA Tolerances - Fresh Market For DefectsTen percent for bunches in any lot, which fail to meet the requirements of the specifiedgrade, including therein not more than 2 percent for bunches which are affected by decay.For Size1. Ten percent, by weight, for stalks in any lot which fail to meet the size requirements ofthe specified grade or any sizes specified for length or diameter.52. When a percentage of the broccoli in a lot is specified to be “heads” or of a certaindiameter and larger, no part of any tolerance shall be used to reduce such a percentagefor the lot as a whole; but individual containers may not have more than 15 percentagepoints less than the percentage specified.

U.S. Grade Standards – Processed/Frozen BroccoliUSDA Grades – Processed/Frozen BroccoliU.S. No. 1Consists of stalks or portions of stalks of broccoli which are fresh, tender, and have goodcharacteristic color and compact heads, are well trimmed and which are free from decayand cull material, and are free from damage caused by discoloration, freezing, hollowstem or pithiness, scars, dirt or other foreign material, disease, insects or mechanical orother means.U.S. No. 2Consists of stalks or portions of stalks of broccoli which are fresh, tender, and have goodcharacteristic color and fairly compact heads, are fairly well trimmed and which arefree from decay and cull material and free from damage caused by scars, dirt or otherforeign material, disease, insects, are free from serious damage caused by discoloration,freezing, hollow stem or pithiness or mechanical or other means. (a) Unless otherwisespecified, the length shall be not more than 6 inches nor less than 3 inches, the diameterof the stem shall be not less than 1/4-inch.Basis for Grading Processed/Frozen Broccoli(A) Large stalks of broccoli shall be cut lengthwise into halves or quarters toremovedefective portions. A proportionate ratio of head material to stem materialmust be maintained in each segment.(B) Stalks with heads smaller than 1 inch in diameter shall not be cut, but shall begraded as one unit.Typical PackagingCrown Cuts 20 lb box, bulk34, 38 and 42 countBunchesFloretsFresh-CutsSpearBroccoliCole Slaw23 lb carton, 14 and 18 count9 to 18 lb, cello bags packed in carton8 oz and 1 lb retail packs(2 inches or less) 3 lbcello bags for foodservice10, 15 and 20 lb loose packed cartons8 oz, 1 lb and 5 lb bags (shreddedbroccoli, red cabbage and carrots)• Iceless broccoli is usually available from most shippers orbrokers, but may require special ordering. Some suppliersalso offer shrink-wrapped product.• Products made with broccoli stalks are also available andmay include: diced, coin-cut and shredded.Broccoli Handling and Storage ConditionsTemperature 32°F, 0°CRelative Humidity 95-100%MistLightly (Unpackaged Product)Typical Shelf Life Bunched – 10 to 14 DaysPackaged – 14 to 16 DaysEthylene Sensitive (note 1)Freeze Injury Moderately Sensitive (note 2)Soaking in cold water can revive slightly wilted broccoli.Notes:1. Do not store or transport ethylene sensitive items with commoditiesthat produce ethylene.2. Broccoli can recover from one or two nights of light freezing.6

Definitions - Fresh MarketStalk: A portion of the broccoli plant including the stem, bud clusters and leaves.Head: A stalk of broccoli having a cluster of closely associated buds which is 2-inchesor larger in diameter.Shoot: A stalk of broccoli having bud clusters which fail to meet the requirements for ahead.Bunch: Stalks bound together to form a unit. A single stalk may be considered a bunchif it is approximately as large as other bunches in the lot.Damage: Any specific defect or an equally objectionable variation of any one of thesedefects, any other defect, or any combination of defects, which materially detracts fromthe appearance, or the edible/marketing quality of the bunch.The following specificdefects shall be considered as damage:A. “Overmaturity” is when the appearance of the bunch is materially affected by thepresence of open flower buds, or buds which are enlarged and on the verge of opening.B. “Discoloration of bud clusters” occurs when the appearance of the bunch ismaterially affected by buds which have a noticeably yellowish, brownish or reddish castin contrast to the desirable good green color. A bluish or purplish cast over the green isoften a characteristic of good broccoli and shall not be considered as damage.C. “Discoloration of leaves” is defined as when the appearance of the bunch is materiallyaffected by discolored leaves or parts of leaves.Compact: The individual buds in the bud cluster are generally small and tightly crowdedtogether and the bud clusters on the stalk are generally close together and feel fairlyfirm and moderately resistant to pressure.Fairly Compact: The individual buds and bud clusters on the stalk are generally closetogether so that the top of the clusters do not have a ragged appearance or feel very soft.Closely Trimmed: Not more than a total of 5%, by weight, of the bunch consistsof attached stems and leaves that are longer than the average length of the bunch,regardless of point of attachment, or loose leaves and stems.Well Trimmed: Not more than a total of 15%, by weight, of the bunch consistsof attached stems and leaves that are longer than the average length of the bunch,regardless of point of attachment, or loose leaves and stems.7

Definitions - Fresh MarketFairly Well Trimmed: Not more than a total of 30%, by weight, of the bunch consistsof attached stems and leaves that are longer than the average length of the bunch,regardless of point of attachment or loose leaves and stems.Leafy: More than 30%, but not more than 50%, by weight, of the bunch consistsof attached stems and leaves that are longer than the average length of the bunch,regardless of point of attachment or loose leaves and stems.Serious Damage: Any specific defect or equally objectionable variation of any defect orany combination of defects which seriously detracts from the appearance or the edible/marketing quality of the bunch caused by discoloration of bud clusters or discolorationof leaves.Diameter: The average measurement across the bud cluster at the top of the stalk.Length: The total length of the stalk measured from the base of the stem to the top ofthe bud cluster.Cytoplasmic Male Sterility (CMS): A seed production method used to improvehybridity levels of carrots, onions, beets and some brassicas (e.g. broccoli, cabbage).Source: USDA Standards for Grades of Italian Sprouting BroccoliRetail Product Look-Up Codes (PLU’s)4060 Bunched Broccoli4548 Broccoli Florets3082 Broccoli CrownsBroccoli Contains Cancer Fighting PropertiesThe benefits of eating broccoli go beyond basic nutrition; eating broccoli on a regularbasis helps protect our bodies from many physical ailments. Broccoli is an excellentsource of fiber and vitamins A, E and C. Broccoli also contains special componentsthat provide substantial health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Specifically, theantioxidant flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol, as well as the phytochemicalsulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol; each of these has been shown in animal studiesto help prevent disease and are believed to aid in preventing some types of cancer.8

Salinas Valley SelectionsAvengerAvenger is an excellent choice for the crown cutand fresh processing markets! Avenger offers domeshaped,tight, heavy, blue-green heads with shortbracts, thick stems and very small beads. Avengeralso offers heavy yields of small, uniform florets.This variety has wide adaptability and performswell for spring and fall transition harvest periodsin Salinas.CentennialAn exciting addition to Sakata’s vast broccoli productline. Centennial has small beads, smooth heads andminimal sideshoots. This multi-use variety performswell in all Marathon slots and can be grown yearroundin the cooler Castroville/Watsonville areas.Emerald CrownEmerald Crown is a medium maturing, veryuniform, tight, heavy headed, domed variety withsmall beads that are blue green in color on a smallframed plant. The variety’s growing season iswarm to cool (not for rainy season). This varietycan extend the Green Magic slot into cold due to itsresistance to purpling. Produces excellent qualitycrown cuts/short trim for Salinas Valley summerand fall harvests.9

Salinas Valley SelectionsEmerald JewelEmerald Jewel is a small beaded, smooth headed,clean stemmed, multi-use variety that is especiallysuited for crown cut. This is a beautiful variety;however the maturity can be quite late during coldgrowing conditions. We suggest late spring/earlysummer and late fall harvests. Emerald Jewel hasintermediate resistance to some races of clubroot.EnduranceThis high yielding crown and processing hybridis an exciting addition to the Sakata product line.Small, refined beads and tight, semi-domed headscharacterize this hybrid. Endurance has reducedsideshoots which can lead to a more uniform andpredictable harvest when grown overwinter inSalinas. Plant to plant uniformity is good.ExpoThis exciting broccoli variety is an exceptional choicefor crown and Asian cuts. Expo is a late maturingvariety with a tight, heavy dome, short bracts andsmall, uniform, green beads. Performs well overwinterin Salinas.10

Salinas Valley SelectionsGreen MagicThis summer to fall type broccoli offers very gooduniformity of harvest. Green Magic is in the midearlymaturity class and has wide adaptability. GreenMagic has a semi-domed, tight head with mediumsmallbead size and a good plant habit. Harvests wellin south Salinas Valley during the summer and innorth Salinas Valley as the days shorten in the fall.ImperialImperial performs best during long day lengthconditions with moderate heat and is mid to midlatematuring under these conditions. This varietyhas a tight dome with nice, small, dark green beads.Imperial is multi-use, performing well for bunch,crown cut and fresh processing. Imperial needsheat! Harvest in summer in south Salinas Valleyand fall in north Salinas Valley. Excellent postharvestshelf life!MarathonMarathon is widely adaptable and performs wellfor fall and early spring harvests in the SalinasValley. Marathon can be harvested all year long incoastal plantings. Marathon has a high dome, smallbead a heavy head and is multi-use.11

Salinas Valley SelectionsPatronThis high domed broccoli is dark blue-green andhas good uniformity and shape with a small beadsize. Patron is well suited for the summer to fallharvest period in Salinas Valley. Patron can be usedfor bunching, crown cut and processing. Hollowcore and brown bead tolerant. Excellent for postharvest color retention!12

Santa Maria SelectionsAvengerAvenger is an excellent choice for the freshprocessing and crown cut markets! Avenger offersdome-shaped, tight, heavy, blue-green heads withshort bracts, thick stems and very small beadswhich can lead to more cartons of crown productper acre. Avenger also offers a small, uniform floretsize. This variety has wide adaptability but is notwell suited for rainy seasons.CentennialAn exciting addition to Sakata’s vast broccoli productline. Centennial has small beads, smooth heads andminimal sideshoots. This multi-use variety performswell in all Marathon slots and can be grown yearroundin the coastal Guadalupe region. The varietyhas shown tolerance to purpling under cold conditions.Emerald JewelEmerald Jewel is a small beaded, smooth headed,clean stemmed, multi-use variety that is especiallysuited for crown cut. This is a beautiful variety;however the maturity can be quite late during coldgrowing conditions. We suggest late spring andlate fall harvests. Emerald Jewel has intermediateresistance to some races of clubroot.13

Santa Maria SelectionsEnduranceThis high yielding crown and processing hybridis an exciting addition to the Sakata product line.Small, refined beads and tight, semi-domed headscharacterize this hybrid. Endurance has reducedsideshoots which can lead to a more uniform andpredictable harvest. Plant to plant uniformity isgood.ExpoThis exciting broccoli variety is an exceptionalchoice for crown and Asian cuts. Expo is a latematuring variety with a tight, heavy dome, shortbracts and small, uniform, green beads. Performswell in warm to cool conditions and overwinter.Green MagicThis summer to fall type broccoli offers very gooduniformity of harvest. Green Magic is in the midearlymaturity class and has a wide adaptability.Green Magic has a semi-domed, tight head withmedium-small bead size and a good plant habit.14

Santa Maria SelectionsGypsyGypsy performs well under moderately warmconditions. It is a medium green hybrid that yieldsoverall uniformity. This variety produces a very strongroot system and has downy mildew intermediateresistance. Gypsy yields excellent, smooth, domeshapedheads with medium-small beads.ImperialImperial performs best during long day lengthconditions with moderate heat and is mid to midlatematuring under these conditions. This varietyhas a tight dome with nice, small, dark green beads.Imperial is multi-use, performing well for bunch,crown cut and fresh processing in Santa Mariasummer and fall harvests. Excellent post-harvestshelf life!MarathonAs an industry standard in broccoli, Marathon iswidely adaptable. This consistent variety has yieldedoutstanding results for fresh market bunching,processing and crown cut markets. Marathon has ahigh dome, small bead and heavy head.15

Santa Maria SelectionsMaverickThis exciting multi-purpose broccoli variety isnoted for its vigorous plant, tight dome, and smalluniform beads. Maverick has mid-late maturity,performing well in cool to warm and warm to coolconditions in Santa Maria. This multi-use varietyhas a clean stem and good color.PatronThis high domed broccoli is dark blue-green andhas good uniformity and shape with a small beadsize. Patron is well suited for the summer to fallharvest period in Santa Maria. Patron can be usedfor bunching, crown cut and processing. Hollowcore and brown bead tolerant. Excellent for postharvest color retention!16

San Joaquin Valley SelectionsAvengerAvenger is an excellent choice for the crown cut andprocessing markets! Avenger offers dome-shaped,tight, heavy, blue-green heads with short bracts, thickstems and very small beads. Avenger also offers asmall, uniform floret size. We have seen strong resultsfor late December – January harvests in this region.Can be sensitive to blinding during late October/early November plantings.CentennialAn exciting addition to Sakata’s vast broccoli productline. Centennial has small beads, smooth heads andminimal sideshoots. This multi-use variety has shownexcellent trial performance in Tracy, Firebaugh andHuron in the Valley’s Marathon slot. Centennial hasshown tolerance to purpling under cold conditions.EnduranceThis high yielding crown and processing hybridis an exciting addition to the Sakata product line.Small, refined beads and tight, semi-domed headscharacterize this hybrid. Endurance has reducedsideshoots which can lead to a more uniform andpredictable harvest. Plant to plant uniformity isgood. Endurance is a good choice for overwinter SanJoaquin Valley productions.17

San Joaquin Valley SelectionsExpoThis exciting broccoli variety is an exceptional choicefor crown and Asian cuts. Expo is a late maturingvariety with a tight, heavy dome, short bracts andsmall, uniform, green beads. Performs well in warmto cool conditions and overwinter.Green MagicThis broccoli is the industry standard in SanJoaquin Valley for fall to early winter harvests. Thismulti-use variety is in the mid-early maturity classwith wide adaptability and an extremely uniformharvest. Green Magic produces a semi-domed,tight head with medium-small bead size and a goodplant habit.ImperialImperial has a tight dome with nice, small, darkgreen beads. This variety is multi-use, performingwell for bunch, crown cut and fresh processing.Plant early with Green Magic in San Joaquin Valleyfor a later maturing variety with high quality.18

San Joaquin Valley SelectionsMarathonAs a long time performer in San Joaquin Valley,Marathon is widely adaptable for winter throughearly spring harvests. This variety has yieldedoutstanding results for fresh market bunching, freshprocessing and the increasingly popular crown cutmarket. Marathon has a high dome, small beadand heavy head.MaverickThis exciting multi-purpose broccoli variety isnoted for its vigorous plant, tight dome, and smalluniform beads. Maverick has mid-late maturity,performing well for December and early Januaryharvests in San Joaquin Valley. This multi-usevariety has a clean stem, good color and a mediumhigh head position.19

Imperial Valley / Yuma SelectionsAvengerAvenger is an excellent choice for fresh processingand crown cut markets! Avenger offers domeshaped,tight, heavy, blue-green heads with shortbracts, thick stems and very small beads. Avengeralso offers a small, uniform floret size. This varietyhas wide adaptability.CentennialAn exciting addition to Sakata’s vast broccoliproduct line. Centennial has small beads, smoothheads and minimal sideshoots. This multi-usevariety performs well in the Desert Southwest’soverwinter slot. The variety has shown tolerance topurpling under cold conditions.DestinyDestiny is in the mid-early maturity class, andperforms well for early winter harvest in the DesertSouthwest. Dwarf plants produce broccoli witha smooth dome and round shape. Destiny hasmedium-small beads with good heat tolerance.20

Imperial Valley / Yuma SelectionsEmerald CrownEmerald Crown is a medium maturing, very uniform,tight, heavy headed, domed variety with small beadsthat are blue green in color on a small framed plant.The variety’s growing season is warm to cool (notfor rainy season). This variety can extend the GreenMagic slot into cold due to its resistance to purpling.Produces excellent quality crown cuts/short trim inImperial Valley and Yuma.Emerald JewelEmerald Jewel is a small beaded, smooth headed,clean stemmed, multi-use variety that is especiallysuited for crown cut. This variety performs best inthe Triathlon slot in the Desert Southwest and hasintermediate resistance to some races of clubroot.EnduranceThis high yielding crown and processing hybrid is anexciting addition to the Sakata product line. Small,refined beads and tight, semi-domed heads characterizethis hybrid. Endurance has reduced sideshoots whichcan lead to a more uniform and predictable harvest.Additionally, plant to plant uniformity is good.21

Imperial Valley / Yuma SelectionsExpoThis exciting broccoli variety is an exceptional choicefor crown and Asian cuts. Expo is a late maturingvariety with a tight, heavy dome, short bracts andsmall, uniform, green beads. Performs well in warmto cool conditions and overwinter in the DesertSouthwest.Green GoldGreen Gold produces tight, smooth, heavy, domed,fine beaded heads with a medium green color. Thismid-late maturing variety has excellent uniformityand performs well in the Desert Southwest fall towinter Greenbelt slot. Green Gold is a premiumchoice for crown cut/short trim markets and can alsobe used for bunching/florets in this warm region.Green MagicThis summer to fall type broccoli offers very gooduniformity of harvest. Green Magic is in the midearlymaturity class and has wide adaptability.Green Magic has a semi-domed, tight head withmedium-small bead size and a good plant habit.This variety continues to grow during coolingperiods in the fall.22

Imperial Valley / Yuma SelectionsGypsyGypsy performs well under moderately warmconditions. It is a medium green hybrid that yieldsoverall uniformity. This variety produces a very strongroot system and has downy mildew intermediateresistance. Gypsy yields excellent, smooth, domeshapedheads with medium-small beads.ImperialImperial performs best during long day lengthconditions with moderate heat and is mid to midlatematuring under these conditions. This varietyhas a tight dome with nice, small, dark green beads.Imperial is multi-use, performing well for bunch,crown cut and fresh processing. Excellent postharvestshelf life!MarathonAs an industry standard in broccoli, Marathon iswidely adaptable. This variety has yielded outstandingresults for fresh market bunching, fresh processingand crown cut markets for many years. Marathon hasa high dome, small bead and heavy head.23

Imperial Valley / Yuma SelectionsMaximoMaximize your broccoli yield and weight withthis outstanding variety! Maximo is a mid-latematuring variety with dome-shaped heads andsmall beads with a short branching habit, makingit excellent for processing and bunch markets.Maximo performs well in the Desert Southwestand has intermediate resistance to downy mildew.TriathlonIn a class by itself, Triathlon yields a dense, smooth,dome-shaped head. This variety is ideal for crowncut as its heavy heads offers growers and buyersmore “product in the box.” Triathlon also purplesless than other varieties in the over-wintering slot.24

Pacific Northwest SelectionsArcadiaArcadia is a widely adapted variety. Similar maturityto Marathon with large heads, small to medium beadsize and medium stem. Good tolerance to hollowcore. Suited for fresh market bunching, florets andfreezer markets.CentennialAn exciting addition to Sakata’s vast broccoli productline. Centennial has small beads, smooth heads andminimal sideshoots. This multi-use variety performswell in all Marathon slots. This variety has showntolerance to purpling under cold conditions.DiplomatAnother outstanding variety from Sakata’s broccoliprogram, Diplomat performs well in the PacificNorthwest with good uniformity. This variety issuitable for the bunch and crown markets.25

Pacific Northwest SelectionsEmerald CrownEmerald Crown is a medium maturing, veryuniform, tight, heavy headed, domed variety withsmall beads that are blue green in color on a smallframed plant. The variety’s growing season iswarm to cool (not for rainy season). This varietycan extend the Green Magic slot into cold due to itsresistance to purpling. Produces excellent qualitycrown cuts/short trim in the Pacific Northwest.Emerald JewelEmerald Jewel is a small beaded, smooth headed,clean stemmed, multi-use variety that is especiallysuited for crown cut. The variety performs best intransition periods and has intermediate resistanceto some races of clubroot.Emerald PrideThis summer-type broccoli is good for bunchingand offers exceptional stalk color. Emerald Prideis in the mid-late maturity class and has good heattolerance with even beads. This broccoli is alsosuitable for fresh processing.26

Pacific Northwest SelectionsEnduranceThis high yielding crown and processing hybridis an exciting addition to the Sakata product line.Small, refined beads and tight, semi-domed headscharacterize this hybrid. Endurance has reducedsideshoots which can lead to a more uniform andpredictable harvest. Plant to plant uniformity isgood.ExpoThis exciting broccoli variety is an exceptionalchoice for crown and Asian cuts. Expo is a latematuring variety with a tight, heavy dome, shortbracts and small, uniform, green beads. Performswell in warm to cool conditions.Green MagicThis summer to fall type broccoli offers very gooduniformity of harvest. Green Magic is in the midearlymaturity class and has a wide adaptability.Green Magic has a semi-domed, tight head withmedium-small bead size and a good plant habit.27

Pacific Northwest SelectionsGypsyGypsy performs well under moderately warmconditions. It is a medium green hybrid that yieldsoverall uniformity. This variety produces a very strongroot system and has downy mildew intermediateresistance. Gypsy yields excellent, smooth, domeshapedheads with medium-small beads.ImperialImperial performs best during long day lengthconditions with moderate heat and is mid to midlatematuring under these conditions. This varietyhas a tight dome with nice, small, dark green beads.Imperial is multi-use, performing well for bunch,crown cut and fresh processing. Excellent postharvestshelf life!MarathonAs an industry standard in broccoli, Marathon iswidely adaptable. This variety has yielded outstandingresults for fresh market bunching, processing and theincreasingly popular crown cut market. Marathonhas a high dome, small bead and heavy head.28

Northeast / Midwest SelectionsArcadiaArcadia is a widely adapted variety and has performedwell for many years in both the Northeast andMidwest regions. Similar maturity to Marathon withlarge heads, small to medium bead size and mediumstem. Good tolerance to hollow core. Suited for freshmarket bunching, fresh florets and freezer markets.CentennialAn exciting addition to Sakata’s vast broccoli productline. Centennial has small beads, smooth heads andminimal sideshoots. This multi-use variety performswell in all Marathon slots. The variety has showntolerance to purpling under cold conditions.DiplomatAnother outstanding variety from Sakata’s broccoliprogram, Diplomat performs well in both theNortheast and Midwest regions with good uniformity.This variety was bred for performance in the longday with moderate heat conditions this regionexperiences. Diplomat is suitable for the bunch andcrown markets.29

Northeast / Midwest SelectionsEmerald CrownEmerald Crown is a medium maturing, very uniform,tight, heavy headed, domed variety with small beadsthat are blue green in color on a small framed plant.This variety can extend the Green Magic slot intocold due to its resistance to purpling. Producesexcellent quality crown cuts/short trim.Emerald IsleEmerald Isle is a mid maturing type broccoli. It hasa short branching habit, smooth dome shape andmedium-small beads. It shows excellent uniformityand yield per acre. Emerald Isle has the ability toproduce blue-green heads when other varietiesmay produce a lighter color.Emerald JewelEmerald Jewel is a small beaded, smooth headed,clean stemmed, multi-use variety that is especiallysuited for crown cut. The variety performs best intransition periods and has intermediate resistanceto some races of clubroot.30

Northeast / Midwest SelectionsEmerald PrideThis summer-type broccoli is good for bunchingand offers exceptional stalk color. Emerald Prideis in the mid-late maturity class and has good heattolerance with even beads. This broccoli is alsosuitable for fresh processing.EnduranceThis high yielding crown and processing hybridis an exciting addition to the Sakata product line.Small, refined beads and tight, semi-domed headscharacterize this hybrid. Endurance has reducedsideshoots which can lead to a more uniform andpredictable harvest. Plant to plant uniformity is good.ExpoThis exciting broccoli variety is an exceptionalchoice for crown and Asian cuts. Expo is a latematuring variety with a tight, heavy dome, shortbracts and small, uniform, green beads. Performswell in warm to cool conditions and overwinter.31

Northeast / Midwest SelectionsGreen GoldGreen Gold produces tight, smooth, heavy, domed,fine beaded heads with a medium green color. Thismid-late maturing variety has excellent uniformity.Green Gold is a premium choice for crown cut/short trim markets. This variety should not be usedduring rainy seasons.Green MagicThis industry standard summer to fall type broccolioffers very good uniformity of harvest. GreenMagic is in the mid-early maturity class and has awide adaptability. Green Magic has a semi-domed,tight head with medium-small bead size and a goodplant habit.GypsyGypsy performs well under moderately warmconditions. It is a medium green hybrid that yieldsoverall uniformity. This variety produces a very strongroot system and has downy mildew intermediateresistance. Gypsy yields excellent, smooth, domeshapedheads with medium-small beads.32

Northeast / Midwest SelectionsImperialImperial performs best during long day lengthconditions with moderate heat and is mid to midlatematuring under these conditions. This varietyhas a tight dome with nice, small, dark green beads.Imperial is multi-use, performing well for bunch,crown cut and fresh processing. Excellent postharvestshelf life!MarathonMarathon is a consistent variety that is widelyadaptable. This variety has yielded outstandingresults for fresh market bunching, processing andcrown cut markets. Marathon has a high dome,small bead and heavy head.33

Florida / Southeast SelectionsCentennialAn exciting addition to Sakata’s vast broccoli productline. Centennial has small beads, smooth heads andminimal sideshoots. This multi-use variety performswell in all Marathon slots. The variety has showntolerance to purpling under cold conditions.Emerald CrownEmerald Crown is a medium maturing, very uniform,tight, heavy headed, domed variety with small beadsthat are blue green in color on a small framed plant.This variety can extend the Green Magic slot intocold due to its resistance to purpling. Producesexcellent quality crown cuts/short trim and is suitablefor fall and spring harvests in the Southeast.Emerald IsleEmerald Isle is a mid maturing type broccoli. It hasa short branching habit, smooth dome shape andmedium-small beads. It shows excellent uniformityand yield per acre.34

Florida / Southeast SelectionsEmerald JewelEmerald Jewel is a small beaded, smooth headed,clean stemmed, multi-use variety that is especiallysuited for crown cut. The variety performs best intransition periods and has intermediate resistanceto some races of clubroot.EnduranceThis high yielding crown and processing hybridis an exciting addition to the Sakata product line.Small, refined beads and tight, semi-domed headscharacterize this hybrid. Endurance has reducedsideshoots which can lead to a more uniform andpredictable harvest. Plant to plant uniformity is good.ExpoThis exciting broccoli variety is an exceptionalchoice for crown and Asian cuts. Expo is a latematuring variety with a tight, heavy dome, shortbracts and small, uniform, green beads. Performswell in warm to cool conditions and overwinter.35

Florida / Southeast SelectionsGreen GoldGreen Gold produces tight, smooth, heavy, domed,fine beaded heads with medium green color. Thismid-late maturing variety has excellent uniformityand performs well in the Southeast during Decemberharvests. Green Gold is a premium choice for crowncut/short trim markets.Green MagicThis fall and spring harvest type broccoli offersvery good uniformity. Green Magic is in the midearlymaturity class and has a wide adaptability.Green Magic has a semi-domed, tight head withmedium-small bead size and a good plant habit.GypsyGypsy performs well under moderately warmconditions. It is a medium green hybrid that yieldsoverall uniformity. This variety produces a very strongroot system and has downy mildew intermediateresistance. Gypsy yields excellent, smooth, domeshapedheads with medium-small beads.36

Florida / Southeast SelectionsImperialImperial performs best in the Southeast for fall andspring harvests. This variety performs well during longday length with moderate heat and is mid to mid-latematuring under these conditions. It is slow to developin cold or cool climates. This variety has a tight domewith nice, small, dark green beads. Imperial has multiuses,performing well for bunch, crown cut and freshprocessing. Excellent post-harvest shelf life!MarathonAs an industry standard in broccoli, Marathon iswidely adaptable. This variety has yielded outstandingresults for fresh market bunching, processing and theincreasingly popular crown cut market. Marathon hasa high dome, small bead and heavy head. The varietyperforms best in the cold to cool harvest periods inthe Southeast.37

Mexico / Bajio / Guatemala /North Guanajuato SelectionsAvengerAvenger is an excellent choice for frozen and freshprocessing markets! Avenger offers dome-shaped,tight, heavy, blue-green heads with short bracts,thick stems and very small beads. Avenger alsooffers a small, uniform floret size and works well forfresh markets. This variety has wide adaptabilityperforming well in Mexico and Guatemala.EnduranceThis high yielding crown type variety is an excitingaddition to the Sakata product line and is especiallysuited for fresh market. Small, refined beads andtight, semi-domed heads characterize this hybrid.Endurance has reduced sideshoots which can leadto a more uniform and predictable harvest. Plantto-plantuniformity is good.ExpoThis exciting broccoli variety is an exceptionalchoice for crown and Asian cuts. Expo is a latematuring variety with a tight, heavy dome, shortbracts and small, uniform, green beads. Performswell in warm to cool conditions and overwinter.38

Mexico / Bajio / Guatemala /North Guanajuato SelectionsImperialImperial performs best during long day lengthconditions with moderate heat and is mid to midlatematuring under these conditions. This varietyhas a tight dome with nice, small, dark green beads.Imperial is multi-use, performing well for bunch,crown cut and fresh processing. Excellent postharvestshelf life!MarathonAs an industry standard in broccoli, Marathon iswidely adaptable. In Mexico and Guatemala thisvariety has yielded outstanding results for freshmarket bunching, processing and the increasinglypopular crown cut market. Marathon has a highdome, small bead and heavy head.MaximoMaximize your broccoli yield and weight with thisoutstanding variety! Maximo is a mid-late maturingvariety with dome-shaped heads and small beadswith a short branching habit, making it excellent forprocessing and bunch markets. Maximo harvestswell in the summer and fall months in the broccoliproducing regions of Mexico and has intermediateresistance to downy mildew.39

Mexico / Bajio / Guatemala /North Guanajuato SelectionsTriathlonIn a class by itself, Triathlon yields a dense, smooth,dome-shaped head. This variety is ideal for crowncut as its heavy heads offers growers and buyersmore “product in the box.” Triathlon also purplesless than other varieties in the over-wintering slot.40

What Makes Sakata Broccoli Better?Sakata Seed Corporation is the premier leader in breeding and producingbroccoli seed. Our extensive research efforts for more than 95 years haveproduced varieties that have allowed growers and shippers to produce broccolimore economically with superior quality. Superior quality broccoli means morevalue to everyone – grower, shipper, broker, retailer and ultimately, the producebuying customer.Sakata varieties are grown worldwide. That’s because growers buy our seedfor its superior genetics and seed quality. Varietal standards like Marathon andPatron have outstanding name recognition within the grower/shipper community.Our excellent genetics combined with quality means more consistent product tothe retail buying industry. Retailers as well as shippers and brokers appreciateconsistent quality so they get repeat business. Repeat business means more salesand customer satisfaction. And in business, that’s what we are all here to do –please the customer.In the year 2013 we will be celebrating our 100 year anniversary. Whether you’rea grower, shipper, broker, retailer, produce buyer or consumer you can rely onSakata broccoli!41

Notes:DISCLAIMER: Claims and other disclosed information are based on our observations and/or information fromother sources. Crop performance depends on the interaction between the genetic potential of the seed, its physiologicalcharacteristics, the environment, including management, and other uncontrollable factors that may alter expectedperformance. Statements on the reaction of varieties to a specific pathogen, pest or stress are based on evaluation underdefined conditions. These reactions can be affected by changes in environmental and biological factors, especially newpathogen races, pest biotypes or vectors of disease agents. Therefore, we give no warranty, express or implied, for cropperformance relative to the information given; nor do we accept any liability for any loss, direct or consequential, that mayarise from any cause. Read all seed package labeling carefully as it contains terms and conditions of sale.42

As the leader in the broccoli seed industry, Sakata is very awareof our position in the market and our responsibility to continuallyimprove our varieties and increase quality standards.When you think of broccoli, always think SAKATA.Nutrition FactsServing Size: 1 medium stalk broccoli (140g)Amount Per ServingCalories 50 Calories from Fat 0.5% Daily ValueTotal Fat 0g 0%Saturated Fat 0g 0%Cholesterol 0mg 0%Sodium 70mg 2%Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%Dietary Fiber 4g 15%Sugars 2gProtein 4gVitamin A 10% Vitamin C 200%Calcium 6% Iron 4%*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.Source: PMA’s Labeling Facts• Low in fat and sodium• Cholesterol free• High in Vitamin C and folate• Good source of potassium & Vitamin ASakata Seed America, Inc.18095 Serene Drive • Morgan Hill, CA 95037Tel: (408) 778-7758 • Fax: (408) 778-7768www.sakata.com