Abstract:

In order to select more suitable broccoli cultivars planted in Zhejiang Province, a cultivar comparison test was carried out with 8 main varieties introduced from the current market and the local main cultivar Lyuxiong 90 as the control. Through the investigation of the growth period, plant agronomic traits, and curd characters of the broccoli cultivars, comprehensive comparison were carried out. The results showed that all cultivars have strong adaptability except Mantuol, the comprehensive performance of King 11 and Tailu 5 was excellent, which was suitable for medium and late maturing cultivation in Zhejiang Province. At the same time, Naihanyouxiu and Tailu 328 also have relatively outstanding comprehensive performance and are suitable for early planting with a small amount of planting, increase farmers economic benefits. The results of this study can provide a reference for farmers to choose broccoli cultivars in Zhejiang Province.

Key words: broccoli, cultivar, comparative test