Broccoli - Green Sprouting Calabrese

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Brassica oleracea

This variety features a central head followed by numerous smaller side shoots, which can be harvested throughout the season. Green Sprouting Calabrese plants are compact but productive, typically growing up to 60-90 cm tall. The heads are tightly packed with buds, and the plants are known for their ability to continuously produce side shoots, especially when the main head is harvested early.

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Brassica oleracea

Green Sprouting Calabrese broccoli is known for its large, dark green heads and robust flavour. Originating from Italy, this heirloom variety has become a favourite in gardens worldwide due to its high yield and excellent taste. 

About Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli: This variety features a central head followed by numerous smaller side shoots, which can be harvested throughout the season. Green Sprouting Calabrese plants are compact but productive, typically growing up to 60-90 cm tall. The heads are tightly packed with buds, and the plants are known for their ability to continuously produce side shoots, especially when the main head is harvested early.

Growing In Australia: Green Sprouting Calabrese broccoli is well-suited to the cooler parts of Australia but can also be grown successfully in warmer areas if given some shade during the hottest part of the day. It’s a variety that adapts well to different soil types, provided they are well-draining. This variety is fairly resistant to pests, but you should watch for common threats like cabbage moths and aphids. It’s also capable of withstanding light frosts, making it an excellent choice for extended growing seasons.

Benefits and Uses: Broccoli is highly nutritious, packed with vitamins C and K, fibre, and a variety of antioxidants that support overall health. Green Sprouting Calabrese broccoli is particularly noted for its dense nutritional content. In the kitchen, it’s perfect for steaming, stir-frying, or eating raw in salads. 

Planting and Care Tips: For the best results, sow seeds about 6mm deep and space plants 30cm apart to allow for growth. Broccoli thrives in a spot with full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering to maintain evenly moist soil, especially during head formation. A balanced fertilizer can help support healthy growth throughout the season. To encourage side shoots, harvest the main head early.

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Sowing Information

Plant Type: Annual
Sow When: Temperate: Autumn, Spring
                   Subtropical: Autumn, Winter
                   Tropical: Winter
Sow Where: Seed trays
Sow Depth: 6mm
Germination: 7-14 days 
Position: Full Sun
Plant Spacing: 30cm
Row Spacing: 60cm
Plant Height: 75cm
Harvest: 70-85 days

Climate Zone

The image below will help you determine which climate zone you are in, and allow you to choose the best varieties for your area.

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Bert Ockhuisen
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Kristy King
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What a great Australian business with a fabulous range of locally sourced, non GMO products for anyone to start growing their own vegetable garden. The seeds we received in our order have already sprouted in vibrant green.

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