Description
Broccoli – Sonapur | Traditional Mid-Season Broccoli Variety
Broccoli ‘Sonapur’ is a traditional broccoli variety that helped make broccoli widely popular. It produces a nutritious main head, and after the primary head is harvested, the plant develops numerous side shoots, allowing for additional harvests. This mid-season variety performs well in suitable cool-season conditions and is ideal for home gardens, kitchen gardens, terrace gardens, and commercial cultivation.
With proper spacing, nutrition, and regular harvesting, Broccoli ‘Sonapur’ is an excellent choice for growers looking for a traditional variety with the potential for multiple side-shoot harvests.
⭐ Why Choose Broccoli ‘Sonapur’?
✔ Traditional broccoli variety
✔ Mid-season variety
✔ Produces a main central head
✔ Numerous side shoots develop after the main head is harvested
✔ Suitable for cool-season cultivation
✔ Ideal for home and kitchen gardens
✔ Suitable for commercial vegetable cultivation
✔ Medium nutrient requirement
✔ Minimum 80% germination
📋 Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Broccoli – Sonapur |
| Variety Type | Mid Variety |
| Crop Type | Broccoli |
| Plant Growth | Side-Shoot Producing |
| Required Temperature | 20–25°C |
| Germination Temperature | Low |
| Nutrient Requirement | Medium |
| Seed Storage Temperature | 8–16°C |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5 cm |
| Row Spacing | 60 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 45 cm |
| Crop Rotation | 3–4 Years |
| Minimum Germination | 80% |
🌱 Growing Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌱 Sowing Depth | 0.5 cm |
| 📏 Row Spacing | 60 cm |
| 📐 Plant Spacing | 45 cm |
| 🌿 Preferred Soil | Fertile, Well-Drained Soil |
| 🌡️ Required Temperature | 20–25°C |
| ❄️ Germination Requirement | Low Temperature |
| 💧 Water Requirement | Regular, Moderate Watering |
| 🌱 Nutrient Requirement | Medium |
| 🔄 Crop Rotation | 3–4 Years |
| ✅ Minimum Germination | 80% |
📅 Crop Calendar
| Activity | Recommended Months |
|---|---|
| 🌱 Sowing | September • October • November |
| 🌿 Planting / Transplanting | October • November • December |
| 🥦 Harvesting | January • February • March |
🌾 Growing Guide
Soil
Grow Broccoli ‘Sonapur’ in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic manure. Good soil fertility supports healthy plant growth and head development.
Sunlight
Provide adequate sunlight for vigorous plant growth and proper development of the main head and side shoots.
Watering
Maintain consistent soil moisture through regular watering. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Temperature
This variety is suited to cool-season cultivation and performs well at a recommended temperature of 20–25°C.
Nutrition
Provide medium levels of balanced nutrients throughout the growing period to support healthy foliage and head development.
Spacing
Sow seeds at a depth of 0.5 cm and maintain 60 cm between rows and 45 cm between plants for healthy growth and air circulation.
🥦 Harvesting
Harvest the main broccoli head when it is firm, compact, and before the flower buds begin to open. After harvesting the main head, the plant can produce numerous side shoots. Harvest these side shoots regularly while they are young and tender to encourage continued production.
🥗 Culinary Uses
Broccoli ‘Sonapur’ is ideal for:
- Stir-Fries
- Soups
- Salads
- Steamed Vegetables
- Roasted Broccoli
- Pasta
- Curries
- Mixed Vegetable Dishes
- Healthy Meals
The tender side shoots can be cooked and enjoyed in the same ways as the main broccoli head.
💚 Health Benefits
Broccoli is a nutrient-rich cruciferous vegetable that provides dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It can be a valuable addition to a balanced diet and is widely appreciated for its nutritional value and versatility.
Note: Health information is provided for general nutritional purposes and is not intended as medical advice.
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