Dec 2022
- What type of hybrid is Aspabroc broccolini?
Aspabroc broccolini (Brassica oleraceae var. italica) is a natural hybrid of cultivars of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) and gai lan (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra). It is not genetically engineered. The hybrid was first developed in 1993 by Sakata Seed Company in Yokohama, Japan.
It looks like broccoli raab with small clusters of florets with tender asparagus-like stems. It has a subtle sweet flavour, with a hint of peppery asparagus. It grows 45-60cm (20-24") tall, and matures quickly in 50 days. It grows best in cool weather, and can be planted as both an early and late crop.
Sources:
Westcoast Seeds, Aspabroc Broccolini Seeds
https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/aspabroc-broccolini#full-description-anchor
OSC Seeds, Aspabroc Broccolini Seeds
https://www.oscseeds.com/product/aspabroc-hybrid-broccoli-seeds-baby-type-1279/
Washington State University, Broccolini®
http://agsyst.wsu.edu/Broccolini.html
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