Product overviewArcher is a multi-use broccoli variety suitable for bunch, crown, floret and fresh markets. Its floret production is strong and it performs well in mild California coastal summer conditions. Trials showed positive results in the Northeast (fresh market) and in Mexico (florets).
Key features- Easy harvest type
- Multi-use
- Mid-late maturity
- Good shelf life
- Experimental #SBC3609
Availability* AVAILABLE FALL 2026 *
Characteristics (table)Head Shape: Domed
Head Size: Large
Bead Size: Medium-Small
Type: Outdoor
Exterior Color: Blue Green
Leaf Color: Blue Green
Petiole Color: Whitish
Plant Habit: Erect, Upright
Relative Maturity: Mid-late
Plant Height: Medium Tall
Market Use: Bunch, Crown, Floret, Fresh, Multi
Maturity (table)Days to Maturity from Direct Seed: 95
Days to Maturity from Transplant: 102
Relative Maturity: Mid-late
Technical specifications- Crop: Broccoli
- Variety name: Archer
- Type: Hybrid
- Multi-use variety suitable for bunch, crown, floret and fresh market
- Strong floret production
- Performs well in mild California coastal summer conditions
- Positive trial results in the Northeast (fresh market) and Mexico (florets)
- Easy harvest type
- Good shelf life
- Experimental identifier: SBC3609
- Head shape: Domed
- Head size: Large
- Bead size: Medium-Small
- Exterior / Leaf color: Blue Green
- Petiole color: Whitish
- Plant habit: Erect, Upright
- Relative maturity: Mid-late
- Plant height: Medium Tall
- Days to maturity (direct seed): 95
- Days to maturity (transplant): 102