About 90 percent of the broccoli grown in the United States comes from California. Like many other vegetables, broccoli is grown in the Salinas Valley and Santa Maria Valley of California from March through December, and in the Yuma Valley of Arizona from November to March.
Broccoli is also grown in Washington, Maine, Wisconsin, Ohio, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, and Florida. Some of the broccoli grown in California is exported to Japan, where the market place demands only the highest quality.
Salinas Valley, CA
Known as "the salad bowl of the world" the Salinas Valley has a 10-month growing season with a moderate climate. Deep, rich soil with an excellent underground water table makes this valley one of the most ideal places on Earth for growing top quality vegetables..
Yuma Valley, AZ
The Yuma Valley is sheltered from harsh winds off the Mojave Desert by steep, flat-iron mesas and is nourished by the mighty Colorado River. It provides high-yield, top quality seasonal produce.
