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This Italian heirloom was brought to America in the 1880s. Calabrese is a delicious old-fashioned broccoli that boasts dark bluish-green central heads 5-8" across. After the central head is harvested, side shoots will form. Good for home or market, freezing and canning.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Brassica oleracea |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 60-70, 70-80, 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
