Publication Date
8-1989
Series Number
Bulletin MA3/89
Publisher
Department of Agriculture, Western Australia
City
Perth
ISSN
0812-4981
Abstract
Manjimup Regional Office
Agdex No. 254/11
Broccoli (Brassica oleracae, variety italica) is closely related to cabbage, cauliflowers, brussel sprouts and kohl rabi. This group of plants may be referred to as crucifers, brassicas or cole crops.
Broccoli originated in Italy. The head consists of well developed green flower buds on a fleshy flower stalk. It is high in protein, calcium, fibre and vitamins A and C.
Broccoli are produced throughout the year for Western Australian markets, but mainly from January to August as there is more competition from Perth producers in spring. There is potential to export broccoli to South East Asia in the near future from March to October and especially in May.
Number of Pages
15
Keywords
Broccoli, South West, Farming, Western Australia
Disciplines
Agribusiness | Agricultural Science | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Horticulture | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Plant Sciences
Recommended Citation
Burt, J,
Hegney, M,
and
Gratte, H.
(1989), Bulletin MA 3/89 - Broccoli growing in the South West. Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Perth. Report Bulletin MA3/89.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/hc_publishedrpts/25
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