Broccoli- Green Sprouting Calabrese
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Rated 5/5 based on 1 reviews.Standard seed packet, 95 seeds
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Broccoli- Green Sprouting Calabrese
Brassica oleracea var. italica
- Green vegetable
- Medium sized heads
- Very tender
Medium sized dark green heads. Plant will continue producing side shoots for several weeks after the main flower head is cut. Very nutritious. Very tender. Slow bolting.
Good variety for sprouts.
How to sow and grow:
| Method: | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
| Sowing Depth: | 5mm |
| When: | Late summer to autumn |
| Germination: | 7-14 days @ 7-30°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle: | Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual) |
| Row Spacing: | 60cm |
| Plant Spacing: | 50cm |
| Position: | Full or part sun, well drained soil |
| Days to Maturity/Flowering: | 70-90 days |
(Product number: D1-03_P)
Seeds per gram: 225 seeds
| SKU | D1-03_P |
| Botanical name: | Brassica oleracea var. italica |
| Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
| Packet quantity: | 95 seeds |
| Seeds per gram: | 225 |
| Photo credits: | Photo by Minh T |
Broccoli the Neglected Vegetable
By: Gregg Jacobson on 3 September 2016Great flavoured vegetable. Grows easily in warm to cool weather. Lots of side shoots once the main head is cut. Disease resistance is good. will continue to grow this. Gregg Jacobson
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