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Lieutenant could be an ideal choice for growers looking for a variety that will reliably produce high quality crowns with excellent shape that performs well in warm growing conditions.
- Lieutenant is a second-early maturity broccoli hybrid adapted for crown production in the northeast United States and parts of Canada
- It has a very uniform dome shape and produces high quality crowns
Features
- Excellent crown shape and uniform bead size
- Low prevalence to cat eye
- Medium-dark green color with good weight
Advantages
- Reliable variety for crown production in the northeast United States and parts of Canada
- Performs well in warm growing conditions
- Erect plants with minimal side shoots
- Produces smooth crowns with minimal bract leaves when grown in warm conditions
Characteristics
BEAD SIZE
Fine-Medium
EXTERNAL COLOR
Green
RELATIVE MATURITY
Early
SHAPE
High Dome