It was significant because it almost doubled yields over open-pollinated varieties.

Over the years, Sakata Seed has continued to develop varieties that exceed growers' expectations. Sakata's Marathon variety is one such example.

 Marathon is the leading variety because of its unique characteristics: adaptability to wide geographic locations, long planting seasons, consistently high yields and quality, holding ability, and multiple use.

A multi-use variety allows the grower tremendous flexibility in harvesting. Whatever the need, Marathon fits the bill.

All of these traits are meaningless if you cannot rely on consistent, high quality seed. Consistent stand establishment is paramount to the grower because marketable product per acre means higher profits.

What does the future hold for the broccoli market? Machine harvesting, high sulphuraphane content, diamondback resistance, and Roundup ready varieties are all possibilities One thing you can count on is that Sakata Seed will be there to meet the challenge!