Broccoli Calabrese Early Green Sprouting

Description

Broccoli Calabrese Early Green Sprouting

Broccoli Calabrese Early Green Sprouting An Earlier (Faster) maturing hardy Italian heirloom variety growing to 30-36 inches tall, producing flavorful 3-6 inch blue green central heads; followed by prolific smaller side shoots on erect leafy plants. After the initial head is removed this type will keep making a lot of side-shoots in one season. While this broccoli is typically grown for its heads, the stalks, buds and leaves common to all broccoli are also all edible. Matures in approximately 120 days, which is faster than the regular version. Will stand deep into winter.

Cultivation advice Broccoli Calabrese Early Green Sprouting

• Days To Maturity:120

  Days To Germination: 7-10

  Planting Depth: 1/8 inch

  Spacing, Row: 24-36 inches

  Spacing, Plant: 18-24 inches

  Light: Mostly Sunny Location

  Sow directly in the garden or trays.

  Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in fine soil. Maintain moderate moisture to the soil at germination.

  (Best sown March – early May or mid July for winter crop)

  Plant the seeds 18-24 inches apart in rows that are spaced about two to three feet.

  Thin or transplant seedlings when 2 inches high.

  Broccoli prefer cooler growing conditions and will produce an earlier spring harvest or a late fall/winter crop.

  Tolerates average fertile soil, moisture. The moment the main head is removed, a whole load of side shoots will be produced.