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United States / West / Open Field Fresh Market / Fresh Market
Spectre is a rapid maturing broccoli hybrid bred specifically for high heat environments of the Western U.S. with noticeable adaptability for the Yuma, Imperial & San Joaquin Valley’s of Arizona and California. With excellent field holding capability and long florets, Spectre is reliable for the bunching and processing markets, in addition to domestic crowns and is complimentary to our variety BC1764 during front end plantings.
- Rapid maturing broccoli for high heat environments of the Western U.S
Features
- Fast maturity, excellent plant vigor with very strong canopy
- Medium to large florets
- Great adaptability in hot weather conditions
Advantages
- Has shown less likelihood for frost damage, purpling and brown bead compared to BC1764 in our trials
- Multi purpose application: bunch and processing
- Good field holding
Agronomic Tips
- Planting Density: 50,000 Seeds /Acre Best if sown 2nd week of September; Days to maturity is similar to BC1764 & is 3-5 days slower than Castle Dome.