Broccoli – Green Sprouting Calabrese

Originally from Italy, Green Sprouting Calabrese is a robust plant of 60 to 75 cm in height that produces dark green broccoli with bluish foliage varying between 7 and 15 cm in diameter, but also several secondary stems and flower buds that can be harvested after the main crop.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 5 mm

optimal temperatures for germination: 21 to 27ºC

time for germination: 5 to 10 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date in your area OR

direct sowing after any risk of frost

Sowing technique: in pocket

Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the seedlings if space is available or keep only the most beautiful ones.

For indoor seedlings: harden off the plants outdoors before transplanting them into the garden

For direct seedlings: thin the plants for their final location in the garden

Transplanting outdoors (for indoor seedlings):

When all risk of frost has been eliminated

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 45 cm

between rows: 60 cm

Height of the plants: 75 cm

Soil: moist, rich and well drained

Exposure: full sun

Harvest time (after transplanting): 60 to 70 days

Specificity:

For a fall harvest, sow in early summer.

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±400

Difficulty: Medium

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            2.5 g

Difficulty         

Medium

Sowing          

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Summer