Crown-cuts

  • 20 lb. box, bulk
  • 36 counts

 

Bunched

  • 23 lb. box carton
  • 14 and 18 count

 

Iceless broccoli

  • available upon request

 


 

Broccoli Handling and Storage Conditions

  • Temp: 32 degrees F, 0 degrees C
  • Relative Humidity: 95-100%
  • Mist: Lightly (unpackaged product)
  • Typical Shelf Life: 10-14 days (bunched)
  • Ethylene: Sensitive
  • Freeze Injury: Moderately Sensitive (can be frozen for one to two nights)

 

Definitions - Fresh Market

  • Fairly well trimmed: not more than a total of 30%, by weight, of the bunch consists of attached stems and leaves that are longer than the average length of the bunch, regardless of point of attachment, or loose leaves and stems.
  • Leafy: more than 30%, but not more than 50%, by weight, of the bunch consists of attaches stems and leaves that are longer than the average length of the bunch, regardless of point of attachment, or loose leaves and stems.
  • Serious Damage: any specific defect or equally objectionable variation of any defect or any combination of defects which seriously detracts from the appearance or the edible/marketing quality of the bunch caused by discoloration of bud clusters or discoloration of leaves.

 

Retail Product Look-Up Codes (PLU's)

  • 4060      ------      Bunched Broccoli
  • 4548      ------      Broccoli Florets
  • 3082      ------      Broccoli Crowns