In the breeding and development process agro-TIP is focusing mainly on heat tolerant Broccoli Hybrids
both for “hot and dry” and “hot and humid” growing conditions. Always considering main market supply
we are totally aware of the needs and special demands of niche markets.
Some characteristics are not negotiable and valid across the globe under any growing conditions and
-period. They are of main interest for the daily work in the field and in the subsequent supply chain.
Nevertheless, market requirements sometimes vary in details and reflect the challenges in plant breeding.
Among all vegetable species Broccoli is known as one of the healthiest species with very high content
of anti-carcinogenic ingredients such as Sulphoraphan. These ingredients are worth to be considered
in the breeding process and to make it available to everybody in this way.