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HARBEST.COM VIIl. Pruning Harbest communications It is necessary to remove the side shoots as soon as possible to improve the yield and quality of the main head. lX. Pest and Diseases Pest and Diseases Army worm Cut worm White Fly Stem rot Leaf spot Control Ascend Decis Lannate Reedem Dithane X. Weeding Weeds must be removed by hoeing or handpicking if plastic mulch is not used. This is done at the early stage of plant growth. Be careful not to damage the roots of standing crops. Plastic mulch can be used to minimize cost of manual weeding and the use of herbicides. By maintaining cleanliness, quality broccoli flowers can be achieved. XI. Harvest Quality broccoli heads are usually harvested when they reach full size and are firm; never wait until the flower buds begin to open. When cutting, include around 8-9 inches of the stem from the base of the flower head (depending on the market requirement). It is best to harvest the heads in early morning. Packing should be started as soon as possible after cutting. HARBEST Your partner in profitable short-term, high-value commercial crops production For provincial inquiries, please contact or call: HARBEST Technology Dev’t. and Promotion Center, Pangasinan 0917-8173034 0917-8345837 HARBEST Cebu Branch Office, Cebu City (032)2557109 0917-3272378 HARBEST Bacolod City (034) 4410667 0919-6867574 HARBEST Davao Branch Office, Davao City (082) 2240688 0917-4347922 HARBEST Leyte, Tacloban City 0906-4850972 0915-4031091 Bulacan Area 0928-7416429 0915-8792424 Bicol Area 0905-9709859 Baguio Area 0918-2133853 Quezon Area 0921-5538590 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT (02) 6712239 0917-5203260 CUSTOMER SERVICES DEPT. 0917-8474861 0917-8438560 Green King F1 Hybrid Broccoli from Known-You Seed Co. of Taiwan HARBEST AGRIBUSINESS CORPORATION No. 5 Rosemarie Lane, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City Tel. No. 6717411 to 14 Fax No. (02) 6712232 email: [email protected] / [email protected] BROCCOLI (Brassica oleracea L., Italian Group) V. Transplanting and Spacing Transplant the seedlings at 4-5 true leaves stage about 25-30 days after I. Climatic and Soil Requirements sowing. Space the seedlings 40-45 cm apart between rows. Spacing is 40-45 cm Broccoli is a cool-season crop that grows best in temperatures around 18-23°C. Continuous rain and high temperature will increase disease problems and obstruct head development. There are some heat-tolerant varieties that can grow well in fairly warm season. between plants for sandy loam soil. Increase the distance to 50-60 cm apart between plants if soil is clay loam. The seedlings must be sufficiently watered several hours before transplanting. This is to ensure that the roots of the seedling will hold as much soil as possible and also to prevent the transplants from wilting. Irrigation must Broccoli requires deep sandy loam or clay loam soil with rich organic matter and good drainage. It is best to rotate broccoli with crops that are non- be applied immediately after transplanting. II. Varieties Developed by Known-You Seed Co. of Taiwan Vl. Fertilization for Every 20 Linear Meter Bed 2 sacks of Organic Matter 150 g Boron 3 kilos Complete fertilizer 2 kgs Calcuim Nitrate 150 g Magnesium 150 g Furadan These F-1 hybrid broccoli cultivars are well-adapted to Philippine conditions, both for lowland and upland commercial planting. Though Furadan is not a fertilizer, it is recommended to apply it as basal to control nematodes. crucifers. Cultivar Days from transplant Plant Head shape Head color Weight (kg) Features Green King 60 erect Dome, large beads Dark green 0.8 Downy mildewtolerant erect Dome, large beads 0.6 Good for consumer market and freezing Drenching Schedule Weeks after transplanting Calcium Nitrate Complete 1 75 - 2 150 - 3 225 - 4 75 - 5 - 75 6 - 150 The usual planting rate is 300 grams of seeds per hectare. Sow the seeds 7 - 225 in seedling tray with Growell medium. Thin the seedlings 2-3 days after 8 - 300 Tender Green 57 Dark green III. Seedling care germination. Retain the healthiest seedling. The above fertilizer is measured in grams and dissolved in 16 Liters of water. Apply 150 ml per plant. lV. Land Preparation VIl. Irrigation Plow and clean the planting area and make a flat bed on sandy soils and Irrigation should be applied frequently to prevent the plant from injuries a raised bed in sandy loam or clay soils. Use 1 m bed , 0.5 m canal. The bed in dry soil. Water consistently when flower buds start to form. Observe drainage should be 15-20 cm high above the fertilized level. Use Agri + Plas silver-black during wet season. plastic mulch to cover prepared plots.