Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Broccoli
September — May
Spain – a leading producer of Broccoli
Spain is one of the world’s largest exporters of fresh broccoli. Around 400,000 tonnes of fresh broccoli are exported annually, with Murcia accounting for about 80% of export production. The season starts in September, with peak season from October to April. During the summer, production shifts to cooler regions such as La Rioja and Navarra, with lower volumes and less export from June to August.
Varieties
( Sep — May)
Broccoli is generally not marketed by variety, but according to hybrid/cultivar, head size, quality specification, and harvest window.
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Broccoli
Sizes and packaging
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Packaging formats
- 6 kg loose or with ice
- Filmed 250 g and 500 g