Broccoli

Estimated Cost	$2000- $3000 per acre; fall, winter, spring harvest
Market Outlets	Wholesale grocery stores, farmer's markets, food services
Market Potential	Fair
Yield Potential	200- 300 50lb crtns/acre
Profit Potential	$0 to $2,000 per acre
Adapted Areas	Statewide
Labor Requirements	Two to three workers per acre during harvest
Equipment Requirements	Tractor, shredder, disk, bedder, planter, herbicide sprayer, insect/disease sprayer
Soil Requirements	Adapted to most well-drained soils. Tolerant of heavy soils.
Water Requirements	2 inches per acre of high quality irrigation water per week; water pumping and delivery system
Minimum Size	1 to 5 acres - family unit per season
Risk Factor	Moderate
Other Limiting Factors	High quality produce must be trimmed and tied. Specific containers, insect and weed control, price fluctuations. Responds well to transplant establishment.
Additional Information
Comments	Multiple plantings help extend harvest season to hold buyers better. Can be grown in spring and fall in most areas of Texas.

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