Variety characteristics:

• Jie Mei Sprouting Broccoli is a productive, heat-tolerant sprouting broccoli variety prized for its tender, sweet stems and excellent flavor. Plants are ready to begin harvest about 80 days after sowing. After the central head is harvested, plants can produce approximately 15 side shoots for repeated picking. The buds stay green well, while the stems are low in fiber, soft in texture, and pleasantly sweet. Similar to asparagus in eating quality, this versatile vegetable can be enjoyed fresh, sauteed, boiled, or pickled.