{"product_id":"broccoli-calabrese-heirloom","title":"Broccoli – Calabrese (Heirloom)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBroccoli – Calabrese (Heirloom)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Brassica oleracea var. italica)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroccoli \u003cstrong\u003e‘Calabrese’\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🥦 Why You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic \u003cstrong\u003eheirloom broccoli\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces a large central head plus \u003cstrong\u003econtinuous side shoots\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable and productive across multiple seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fresh eating, cooking, freezing, and preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong garden performance and easy to grow \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest grown in \u003cstrong\u003ecool seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e—plant in spring or late summer for autumn harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and fertile, well‑drained soil for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil consistently moist to support steady growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest central head promptly to encourage further side shoots \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Plant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eitalica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 60–90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 45–75 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 100 seeds pkt \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organic Garden Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46225497358533,"sku":null,"price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0185\/0053\/files\/iStock-1143798848-modified-00e5c0e9-7676-4c08-822c-8821c66fd4d7brocoloucalebrese.jpg?v=1778819458","url":"https:\/\/organicgardenselections.com.au\/products\/broccoli-calabrese-heirloom","provider":"Organic Garden Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}