An Italian heirloom brought to America in the 1880s; 5"-8" heads and many side shoots.

Calabrese Green Sprouting Broccoli

Days To Maturity: 55 to 75 Days.

Approximately 100 seeds per packet.

Planting: Start Calabrese Green Sprouting Broccoli seeds for transplants 4-6 weeks prior to desired transplanting date. Seedlings need bright artificial light or full sun; a cold frame is ideal. Set the plants in the garden about 4 weeks before last frost date in the spring, or about 4-6 weeks before first frost when fall-planting. Plants need rich soil and abundant moisture to produce a good crop. After the main head is harvested, plants often produce smaller florets over a long season. Always harvest broccoli just before the first flowers open. Spring plantings often bolt to seed in hot summer weather.