Broccoli-Green Sprouting Calabrese
Broccoli-Green Sprouting Calabrese

Broccoli-Green Sprouting Calabrese

Brand: Whitwam Organics
Item Number: 3176-01

Regular price $4.95 On Sale

Estimated Arrival: Between Mar 22 and Mar 27. * ETA for USA only

Calabrese Green Sprouting Broccoli 

Brassica oleracea

Calabrese, is one of the most popular types of broccoli for both large growers and home gardeners. This open pollinated broccoli from Italy, forms large richly-flavored heads, then generous side shoots for the rest of the season. As we've said before, broccoli is a health game-changer. Chock full of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, A, oodles of B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, protein, and the list goes on! It can be eaten raw, sautéed, roasted with garlic and almonds, used to make casserole or quiche. It's always good and always good for you. 

Days to germination  3-10 days
Days to maturity 60-70 days
Life cycle Annual
Plant time Late August through March
Spacing 18-24 in.
Sun full sun
Soil temperature 40-65 degrees F
Optimum soil P.H 6.5-7.0
Height 2.5 ft.
Harvest October through May


Calabrese Green Sprouting Broccoli 

Brassica oleracea

Calabrese, is one of the most popular types of broccoli for both large growers and home gardeners. This open pollinated broccoli from Italy, forms large richly-flavored heads, then generous side shoots for the rest of the season. As we've said before, broccoli is a health game-changer. Chock full of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, A, oodles of B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, protein, and the list goes on! It can be eaten raw, sautéed, roasted with garlic and almonds, used to make casserole or quiche. It's always good and always good for you. 

Days to germination  3-10 days
Days to maturity 60-70 days
Life cycle Annual
Plant time Late August through March
Spacing 18-24 in.
Sun full sun
Soil temperature 40-65 degrees F
Optimum soil P.H 6.5-7.0
Height 2.5 ft.
Harvest October through May