Eastern Magic Broccoli

According to breeder Sakata, 70% of the broccoli consumed in the U.S. comes from their breeding efforts. These pros developed Eastern Magic specifically for us here in the Northeast. After many seasons of consistent 6–8" high-domed heads with gorgeous blue-green beads, Christa of Bahner Farm in Belmont, ME, stopped growing any other broccoli. As testament, Magic stood up well to the significant pest and weather challenges of the dreadful 2022 growing season. Fedco staffer Molly had lost all hope after her spring crop was decimated by flea beetles, but—abracadabra!—after a few generous waterings her plants turned around to form huge perfect heads with delicious succulent stems and gratifying flavor.