Broccoli – Calabrese (Heirloom)
$4.20
Unit price perBroccoli – Calabrese (Heirloom)
(Brassica oleracea var. italica)
Broccoli ‘Calabrese’ is a traditional Italian heirloom variety renowned for its rich flavour, reliable growth, and abundant harvests. Producing large, tightly packed bluish‑green heads followed by a flush of smaller side shoots, this classic broccoli offers an extended picking period and excellent value in the home garden.
Originating from the Calabria region of Italy, Calabrese has been grown for generations and remains a favourite for its authentic taste and versatility. The central head is harvested first, after which the plant continues to produce numerous smaller shoots, allowing for ongoing harvests over many weeks.
Ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners, this hardy cool‑season vegetable thrives in spring and autumn gardens and performs well in a range of climates. Its dense green florets have a mild, slightly sweet flavour that is perfect for steaming, stir‑frying, roasting, or enjoying fresh.
🥦 Why You’ll Love It
- Classic heirloom broccoli with excellent flavour
- Produces a large central head plus continuous side shoots
- Reliable and productive across multiple seasons
- Ideal for fresh eating, cooking, freezing, and preserving
- Strong garden performance and easy to grow
🌱 Growing Tips
- Best grown in cool seasons—plant in spring or late summer for autumn harvest
- Requires full sun and fertile, well‑drained soil for best results
- Keep soil consistently moist to support steady growth
- Harvest central head promptly to encourage further side shoots
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
- Plant type: Annual vegetable
- Position: Full sun
- Harvest: Approx. 60–90 days
- Height: Approx. 45–75 cm
- Approx. 100 seeds pkt
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Broccoli – Calabrese (Heirloom)
$4.20
Unit price perLow in stock
Broccoli – Calabrese (Heirloom)
(Brassica oleracea var. italica)
Broccoli ‘Calabrese’ is a traditional Italian heirloom variety renowned for its rich flavour, reliable growth, and abundant harvests. Producing large, tightly packed bluish‑green heads followed by a flush of smaller side shoots, this classic broccoli offers an extended picking period and excellent value in the home garden.
Originating from the Calabria region of Italy, Calabrese has been grown for generations and remains a favourite for its authentic taste and versatility. The central head is harvested first, after which the plant continues to produce numerous smaller shoots, allowing for ongoing harvests over many weeks.
Ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners, this hardy cool‑season vegetable thrives in spring and autumn gardens and performs well in a range of climates. Its dense green florets have a mild, slightly sweet flavour that is perfect for steaming, stir‑frying, roasting, or enjoying fresh.
🥦 Why You’ll Love It
- Classic heirloom broccoli with excellent flavour
- Produces a large central head plus continuous side shoots
- Reliable and productive across multiple seasons
- Ideal for fresh eating, cooking, freezing, and preserving
- Strong garden performance and easy to grow
🌱 Growing Tips
- Best grown in cool seasons—plant in spring or late summer for autumn harvest
- Requires full sun and fertile, well‑drained soil for best results
- Keep soil consistently moist to support steady growth
- Harvest central head promptly to encourage further side shoots
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
- Plant type: Annual vegetable
- Position: Full sun
- Harvest: Approx. 60–90 days
- Height: Approx. 45–75 cm
- Approx. 100 seeds pkt
