Broccoli Calabrese Green Sprouting

Description

Broccoli Calabrese Green Sprouting

Broccoli Calabrese Green Sprouting Heirloom, 30-36 in. plants are larger leafed and more vigorous than Early Purple Sprouting For main season crop for markets or freezing Blue green central heads averaging 3-6 inches Delicious sprouts High in vitamins A & C Prolific small side shootsfollow maturescentral headRG This variety is very prolific with lots of shoots throughout the season once you remove it’s main head. While the heads of this broccoli type are most commonly used, also utilizing its stalks and buds as well The leaves are edible too. Let some plants go to seed if you have the room, as their seeds will be fantastic healthy sprouts.

Cultivation advice Broccoli Calabrese Green Sprouting

• Days To Maturity: 90

  Days To Germination: 7-10

  Planting Depth: 1/8 inch

  Spacing, Row: 24-36 inches

  Spacing, Plant: 18-24 inches

  Light: Mostly Sunny Location

  Direct sow garden or trays. Layer seeds with 1/8 inch on finely sifted soil. Fresh plant roots -Keep the soil moderately moist when germinating seeds

  (Sow broccoli in the spring or midsummer for an autumn crop.)

  In the garden, space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows placed as close as possible given how much room you can spare.

  Thin or transplant seedlings to 2 inches apart

  During the coolest parts of the growing season is when broccoli may be planted and it does best with at least a majority sunny site.

  Grows best in moderately dense, slightly moist soil. This will be followed by bushy side shoots as soon as the mainstream head has been removed.