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Ironman is the market standard for broccoli in North West Europe. It is a reliable variety due to its outstanding consistency and quality. Ironman is faster to harvest compared to competitor varieties in the market due to less leaves to remove on the stem. Ironman gives a high percentage of usable end product.
- Good vigour and uniformity
- Grow Days: 70-80 days (UK)
- Grow Days: 65-70 days (Nordics North)
- Grow Days: 70-80 days (Nordics South and Baltics)
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Features
- Quick to harvest due to reduced leaf number on the stem
- High quality domed crowns
- Consistent performance in all growing conditions
- High quality attractive product
Advantages
- High percentage of usable end product
- Easy to harvest and trim
- Suitable variety for mini broccoli production
Agronomic Tips
- Planting Density: 32,000-38,000 plants/ha. Grow Days: 70-80 days (UK); 65-70 days (Nordics North); 70-80 days (Nordics South and Baltics).
Characteristics
SEGMENT
Crown
COLOUR
Blue-Green
SHAPE
High Dome
BEAD SIZE
Fine-Medium
PLANT HABIT
Semi-Erect
AVERAGE WEIGHT
350-600 grams
HARVEST UNIFORMITY
Good Uniformity
HARVEST UNIFORMITY %
50
HEAD TYPE
Crown
RELATIVE MATURITY
Medium
MATURITY (DAYS)
70-80
RELATIVE PRODUCTIVITY / YIELD
Medium
SHELF LIFE
Medium
SOWING SEASON
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
HARVESTING SEASON
Autumn, Summer
TRANSPLANTING SEASON
Spring, Summer