To date, measures to improve healthy growth and yield in broccolini have been limited. The effectiveness of different substrates in supporting clean plant growth, reducing waste, and improving growth, yield and thus profitability, are not well understood. Moreover, deploying alternate production systems to extend the growing season in broccolini have not yet been investigated. The project team is testing the capacity of different applications to simultaneously reduce waste, improve soil health, and maintain or improve plant nutrient flow into the development of inflorescences and the main broccolini product. The project supports Perfection Fresh in its quest to address broccolini wastage, increase yield and extend the growing season of a highly sought-after, high-value crop.
