"Eastern Crown is an outstanding variety for the East Coast and warm regions throughout the U.S. Some highlights of the variety include small beads and blue-green color. ‘Eastern Crown’ is a great choice for the crown and short trim (Asian cut) markets."
Several tips Sakata offers to succeed with ‘Eastern Crown’:
- The plant can be smaller sized, so it is recommended to build the plant frame prior to head formation.
- Feed ‘Eastern Crown’ the normal level of fertilizer for broccoli.
- Build plant early, then lessen as head formation is initiated on fertile soils.
- The variety reacts well to transplanting, and does well on sprinkler and drip irrigation.
- It’s best to sow ‘Eastern Crown’ in spring to early summer for summer to fall harvest, which 5- to 6-inch heads have developed in moderate heat conditions.
- As with all broccoli, cool down ‘Eastern Crown’ as soon as possible.
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