Broccoli- Green Sprouting Calabrese

Common Name: Broccoli- Green Sprouting Calabrese

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica

 Life Cycle: Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual)

Description: 

• green vegetable

• medium-sized, tender heads

• plant will continue to produce side shoots for several weeks after the main head is cut

• very nutritious

Sowing Depth & Method: 5mm deep, raise seedlings or direct sow

Row spacing: 60cm 

Plant spacing: 50cm  

Season: late Summer to Autumn

Position: Full or part sun, well-drained soil

Days until germination: 7 - 14 days at 7 - 30 degrees Celsius

Days until maturity: 70 - 90 days

Approx Number of Seeds: 100

When to Sow in your climate:Note: Cut flower heads before they open. Protect from aphids and caterpillars.