Yield of broccoli strains: Investigations on the influence of summer planting dates on yield of four strains of broccoli

Knott, J; Hanna, G

Yield of broccoli strains: Investigations on the influence of summer planting dates on yield of four strains of broccoli

Authors

J. E. Knott
G. C. Hanna

Authors Affiliations

J. E. Knott is Professor of Truck Crops and Plant Physiologist in the Experiment Station, Davis; G. C. Hanna is Lecturer in Truck Crops and Associate Olericulturist in the Experiment Station, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 3(10):10-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n10p10. October 1949.

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Abstract

Broccoli quality is best if the flower-bud clusters reach market maturity in cool weather, although the early growth may take place at high temperatures.

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