Broccoli Calabrese Seeds - 150 g

Popular Italian broccoli variety with high productivity, producing large green heads and additional side shoots for an extended harvest. ?

• Botanical name: Brassica oleracea (Calabrese group)
• Variety type: traditional heirloom, open-pollinated variety
• Pack: 150 g seeds (depending on the product)
• Plant characteristics: produces a central head and numerous side shoots after the first harvest
• Head size: up to approximately 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter under optimal conditions
• Maturity period: approximately 60–90 days
• Plant height: approximately 60–75 cm
• Growing conditions: prefers a sunny site and well-drained, fertile soil
• Climate: cold-tolerant vegetable, suitable for spring and autumn growing

Recommendations for use

• Sow seeds at a depth of around 0.5–1 cm in fertile, well-drained soil.

• For an earlier harvest, start seedlings indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost.

• Transplant plants approximately 40–60 cm apart to give them sufficient room to develop.

• Keep the soil evenly moist—broccoli needs consistent moisture for optimal growth.

• After cutting the main head, leave the plant in place—it will produce side shoots for an additional harvest.

• At high temperatures, provide regular watering to prevent premature flowering.

Benefits

Calabrese broccoli is a proven classic variety with high productivity and excellent flavour. Thanks to its ability to produce side shoots after the first harvest, it provides an extended harvest period. Suitable for home gardens and more intensive production alike, this variety is a reliable choice for any gardener seeking quality and yield. ?