A firled crop evaluation conducted by Johnny's Selected Seeds in Albion, Maine during November revealed Sakata broccoli and Asian vegetable varieties that perform well in the Northeastern United States.

According to Vegetable Trial Manager Terry Allan, it was a long, dry summer in Albion and these conditions allowed Johnny's to evaluate the performance of several crops under heat stress. Each variety entered into the trial was given an overall rating from 1-5 points, 5 being excellent, with general comments.

Sakata broccoli varieties Decathlon and Triathlon received an overall rating of 4.0. Evaluators commented that the broccoli was attractive, well projected, and had excellent uniformity. Decathjlon yields a vigorous, upright plant under both heat and cold conditions, making it a very suitable selection in the Northeast. Sakata's newest broccoli, Nomad, received an overall rating of 4.5. Evaluators commented that Nomad, which has performed well in many trials, was large and attractive with fancy beads. Sakata continues to develop broccoli varieties that exceed growers' expectations in a variety of regions. For more information on Sakata broccoli varieties or the Sakata Broccoli Program, please contact Sakata Seed America, Inc.

Sakata also offers a wide variety of Asian vegetables, particularly Chinese and Japanese Greens, that perform well in the North East. Sakata 's Ryokusai No. 2, a samll Tah Tsai, or Chinese flat cabbage, received a perfect score. This is a heavy yielding hybrid Chinese Green with a larger frame. It performs more prostrate (rosette) under cool temperatures. The variety is both cold resistant and heat tolerant, which makes it very suitable for the Northeast. Viewers commented that it is darker green and more uniform than regular Tatsoi and that it holds very well. Tokyo Beau, a hybrid Mizuna (Kyona) Japanese Green is extra cold tolerant and grows very large. It received an overall rating of 4.0, and viewers noticed its pretty ornamental leaves. Chinese and Japanese Greens are a primary focus of Sakata's Asian Vegetable program. For information on Sakata Asian Vegetable varieties or Sakata's Asian Vegetable Program, please contact Sakata Seed America, Inc.

Sakata Seed America, Inc. is located in Morgan Hill, California. The company provides high quality flower and vegetable seed. For trial information or information on Sakata's products, services or dealers, please call (408) 778 7758.

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