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Green Sprouting Calabrese

Brassica oleracea

$3.99

2 g Approximately

Calabrese Green Sprouting Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is an heirloom variety, originally from Calabria, Italy, prized for its large blue-green heads and abundant side shoots, making it ideal for both home and market gardening. This cool-season vegetable offers a sweet, nutty flavor, and a buttery texture when cooked.

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  • Days to Maturity: 60-90 days
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-12
  • Optimal Temperature Range: 60-80¡F (can tolerate light frost)
  • Height: 18-30 inches
  • Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun (at least 6 hours/day)
  • Soil Requirements: Rich, well-drained soil with pH 6.0-7.0, consistent moisture
  • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart, with rows 2-3 feet apart

Start Indoors:

  • Start seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before the last expected frost date.
  • Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in trays with a good-quality potting mix, keeping soil moist and providing plenty of light.
  • When seedlings are about 6 inches tall, transplant them outdoors, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart.

Direct Sow Outdoors:

  • Sow seeds directly outdoors 2-4 weeks before the last spring frost, or for fall harvest, sow seeds in mid-summer.
  • Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, spaced 3 inches apart in rows 2-3 feet apart.
  • Thin seedlings to a spacing of 12-18 inches once they are established.

Container Gardening:

  • Choose a large container (at least 12 inches deep) with good drainage and rich potting soil.
  • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, watering 1-1.5 inches per week. Mulch to conserve moisture and control weeds.
  • Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3-4 weeks to encourage healthy growth and side shoot production.
  • Staking: If plants become top-heavy, provide stakes for support.
  • Pests and Diseases: Protect from pests with row covers and monitor for common diseases like clubroot. Rotate crops each year to prevent soil-borne diseases.

Harvesting

  • Harvesting: Cut the main head when it reaches 4-8 inches in diameter, before the buds start opening. This encourages the growth of side shoots, extending the harvest period.

Culinary Use and Nutritional Benefits

This variety tender florets offer a sweet, earthy flavor, suitable for stir-fries, soups, and steaming. High in vitamins C and K, fiber, and antioxidants, Calabrese Green Sprouting Broccoli provides numerous health benefits.