A high-yielding and tolerant professional variety. A well-known and harvest-safe variety that forms a compact and strongly rounded head.
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Brassica oleracea 'Broccoli Marathon F1' is an early-maturing hybrid broccoli known for its large, dark green main buds and sturdy stems. This broccoli is ideal for vegetable gardens, seedbeds, and commercial cultivation, delivering a high yield of consistent quality.
Marathon F1 is perfect for both raw use in salads and steamed, sautéed, or roasted in hot dishes. Thanks to its hybrid characteristics, this broccoli is disease-resistant, grows uniformly, and is extra productive.
Marathon F1 grows compactly and vigorously, with a central main bud and numerous side shoots for a continuous harvest. The plant ripens early, making it an excellent choice for fast crops.
Key Features:
🌿 Type: Hybrid broccoli (F1)
🌸 Flower color: Dark green
⚡ Harvest time: 65–75 days after sowing
🌱 Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
🌞 Location: Full sun
❄️ Winter hardy: Light frost resistant
🌱 Strong, compact and uniform growth
Sowing: Sow indoors or directly in the ground; sow 0.5–1 cm deep and cover lightly with soil. For an early harvest, start indoors and transplant later.
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, and moist; neutral to slightly alkaline soil is ideal.
Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry spells, for firm heads.
Fertilizing: Adding organic or artificial fertilizer when transplanting encourages healthy growth and optimal yields.
Care: Remove yellow leaves and maintain sufficient distance between plants (35–45 cm) for good air circulation.
Broccoli Marathon F1 can be harvested as soon as the main bud is firm and closed. Cut off the main bud and allow the plant to continue to grow for side shoots, allowing for a continuous harvest.
Culinary applications:
Steam or stir-fry as a side dish
Raw in salads or dips
In soups, casseroles or pastas
Grilled or roasted for a more intense flavour
Tips for optimal yield and taste:
Harvest on a dry day to prevent mold formation
Cut off the main bud just above the leaf level
Allow side shoots to grow for extra yield
✅ Early maturing and productive – ready to harvest 65–75 days after sowing
✅ Strong and uniform – suitable for professional cultivation and home gardens
✅ Firm, dark green flower buds – ideal for culinary applications
✅ Continuous harvest possible – side shoots provide extra yield
✅ Disease resistant – robust and reliable
✅ Versatile in the kitchen – raw, steamed, baked or roasted
✅ Healthy and nutritious – rich in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants
With the Broccoli Marathon F1 you get a productive, robust and tasty broccoli in your garden, which is both visually and culinary attractive.
Latin name: Brassica oleracea 'Broccoli Marathon F1'
Type: Hybrid broccoli (F1)
Flower color: Dark green
Height: 50–70 cm
Location: Full sun
Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
Harvest: 65–75 days after sowing, side shoots possible later
Special features: Compact, productive, uniform and firm flower buds, disease resistant
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