This final report provides information on research to determine if plant growth regulators could be used to reduce the spread of crop maturity in cauliflower and broccoli. The direction of the research expanded in the later stages of the project to investigate the role of uniformity of seed germination on the rate of crop maturity. The project was conducted from September 2006 to March 2010.

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.

• Vegetable Fund