Monaco

Variety

Cycle (days)

Plant density/m2

Curd type

Curd colour

Curd beads

Harvest

Monoco

70 - 85

2.5 -3.5

Crown

Dark green

Fine

June - end October

    • The leading S&G variety in broccoli
    • A high yielding, high performance variety especially for Summer and Autumn production periods.
    • Suitable for both over wintering for early production.
    • Monaco produces a heavy dense head which can be easily seen during harvesting. Heads are uniform in size, of medium fine bead and have a dark green yet fresh colour.
    • The floret stems exhibit a good shelf life and attractive appearance.
    • Produces less stem and basal side shoot than most other standard varieties, leading to an easier and more cost effective growing and packing operation.
    • Monaco is a very vigorous plant that is suitable for reduced inputs and organic production
Monaco Monaco is the leading S&G variety in broccoli

Mike Molyneux
Function: Crop Specialist
E-mail: michael.molyneux@syngenta.com
Telephone: +44 (0)7718 679110
Crops: Broccoli,Cauliflower
Region: Lancashire, Scotland & Ireland

Ian Boase
Function: Promoter - Brassica
E-mail: ian.boase@syngenta.com
Telephone: +44 (0)7843 054807
Crops: Broccoli,Brussels sprouts,Cabbage,Cauliflower
Region: Cornwall, South West

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