Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli

Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli

70 days. An heirloom broccoli that produces 5-8” richly flavored, deep green heads. The plant produces multiple tasty side shoots after the central head is harvested. Great for vegetable trays and adding to stir fry. The perfect addition to home gardens.  

Disease Resistance: Clubroot, DM

Open pollinated. Non-GMO. Heirloom. Frost Tolerant.

*Approximately 300 Seeds

Harvest: 70-90 Days

Germination: 5-10 Days

Seed Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2”

Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost

Light Requirement: Full sun

Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained soil

Plant Height: 18-30”

Plant Spacing: 12-18"

Row Spacing: 36”

Growing Instructions

Broccoli is a cool-weather crop that grows best during the spring and fall seasons. Sow the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the average last frost date. Keep the seeds moist, not wet. Transplant seedlings when they are 4-6 weeks old and have grown 4-5 true leaves. Harden off the seedlings before transplanting. Transplant outdoors, 12-18” apart in rows 36 inches apart.

Sow the seeds outdoors 2-3 weeks before your last frost date, or as soon as the soil can be worked. The seeds should be planted 1/4-1/2” deep and 3” apart. Plant in an area of the garden that receives at least 6 hours of full sunlight in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5. Mulch plants to help suppress weeds, maintain moisture and keep the roots cool. Harvest while the buds are tightly closed.