Product Review

Calabrese Broccoli Brassica oleracea Heirloom Hardy Annual Brought to the US by Italian immigrants at the turn of the century, this is a great broccoli for the home garden. Dark green plant with a blue-green head. Plant remains productive after harvest of the head, continuing to produce many side shoots until a hard freeze. For fresh use and freezing. Loves cool weather. Does best when transplanted outside mid-spring or late summer. During germination, keep entire seedbed evenly moist. Harvesting tips. Harvest main head at its peak size. Just before the flowers open. Side shoots will develop.Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 55-85 F Days to Germ.: 5-14 Plant Spacing: 18" Days to Maturity: 60-90 Full Sun Moderate Water