{"product_id":"belstar-f1-broccoli","title":"Broccoli, Belstar F1","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eBroccoli, Belstar F1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"27\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e(Brassica oleracea var. italica)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eBelstar F1 is a dependable hybrid broccoli known for its uniform heads, excellent flavor, and strong adaptability across growing seasons. This variety produces dense, dome-shaped heads with fine beads and continues producing side shoots after the main harvest. Reliable in both spring and fall plantings, Belstar is a favorite among market growers and home gardeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eUniform, High-Quality Main Heads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eBelstar produces tight, medium-sized central heads with small, fine beads and excellent texture. The heads hold well in the field and maintain quality over a longer harvest window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eReliable Side Shoot Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eAfter harvesting the main head, plants continue producing numerous smaller side shoots. These tender florets extend harvests and provide continuous production over several weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eExcellent Flavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eKnown for its sweet, mild broccoli flavor with crisp stems and tender florets. Ideal for fresh eating, steaming, roasting, and freezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eAdaptable for Spring \u0026amp; Fall Crops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003ePerforms well in a range of climates and tolerates moderate temperature fluctuations. 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