Empire produces a high domed, smooth head with great weight and excellent color. It is primarily for the crown cut/short trim markets. It shows very strong blind plant tolerance.
| Bead Size | Small |
|---|---|
| Exterior Color | Blue Green |
| Head Size | Medium Large |
| Plant Habit | Medium |
| Leaf Color | Blue Green |
| Relative Maturity | Mid-late |
The days to maturity are calculated as an average of fall harvest dates for direct-seeded broccoli in Salinas, CA. Some sowing dates may result in earlier or later maturity. Overwinter production can add over 20 days to the numbers listed.
| Days to Maturity from Direct Seed | 102 |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity from Transplant | 92 |
Broccoli has been found to have more cancer-fighting compounds than other members of the cabbage family. It is rich in glucosinolates which, once ingested, break down into these healthful cancer fighters: indoles, sulforaphane, and isothiocyanates. Broccoli also provides high amounts of Vitamin C, folate, and beta carotene and significant amounts of protein, calcium, iron, potassium, and fiber.
