Broccoli (Calabrese) Green Calabrese Seeds

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Broccoli (Calabrese) Green Calabrese Seeds

Name: Broccoli (Calabrese) Green Calabrese Seeds
Brand: Mr Fothergill's
SKU: 15189
Price: 2.49 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

SKU: 15189

Brassica oleracea botrytis

250 Seeds

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Product Description

Calabrese broccoli is a popular vegetable that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Named after the region of Italy where it was first grown, you can grow it in your garden with our Broccoli Calabrese sprouting seeds.

Known for its large, compact, dark green heads and thick stalks, this classic broccoli is a favourite in the UK. It's particularly popular for its tender texture and mild flavour - delicious steamed, stir-fried, or even raw.

Broccoli Calabrese sprouting seeds grow a central head which can reach up to 20 cm (8 in) in diameter, surrounded by smaller side shoots that continue growing even after the main head is harvested. The plants themselves grow to about 60-90 cm (24-36 in) tall, and have broad, dark green leaves.

These spring-sowing vegetable seeds thrive in full sun and prefer well-drained, fertile soil. Green Calabrese broccoli is quite hardy, which makes it perfect for the British climate. You can even grow it in a container.

Order your Broccoli Calabrese sprouting seeds today and enjoy the fresh, home-grown flavour of this versatile vegetable. Pair them with our carrot seeds or spinach seeds for a vegetable garden that's as healthy as it is delicious. Or, explore our full selection of vegetable seeds.

Product Details

Botanical Name Brassica oleracea botrytis

Genus Broccoli

Colour Green

Sow & Grow

Outdoors: sow thinly, March-May, in a seed bed, 1.5cm (½") deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-cultivated, fertile soil, which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Water well until plants are established. Transplant 45cm (18") apart, when plants are about 10cm (4") tall. Allow 45cm (18") between rows. Plant firmly and water well. Or sow indoors, March-May, 0.5cm (¼") deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Keep moist. Transplant 5cm (2") apart to other trays, when large enough to handle. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts) before planting out, May-June, into well-cultivated, fertile soil. Harvest: September-November.

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Delivery & Returns

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Orders for seed only will incur a £2.45 delivery charge
Orders for non-seed items will incur a £4.95 delivery charge
A combined order (e.g. seeds and plants) will incur a £7.35 delivery charge.

Almost a month to receive order

I recently placed an order during a seed sale.
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I received my order after almost 20 days of placing and paying for it.

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FAQs

Get to know even more about our Broccoli calabrese green calabrese seeds. We answer your questions here.

How to grow Calabrese Broccoli from seed?

When it comes to sowing your Broccoli Calabrese sprouting seeds, we recommend sowing them in springtime. They enjoy being in full view of the sun and are more likely to thrive in well-draining fertile soil.

Is Calabrese the same as broccoli?

Calabrese and broccoli are both essentially different types of cabbage! Our Broccoli Calabrese sprouting seeds, however, are known for their large blue-green head and side shoots when fully grown.

How to cook Calabrese Broccoli?

Calabrese Broccoli tastes delicious when steamed. We only recommend steaming your produce for around three minutes. This healthy piece of veg can be enjoyed with a huge variety of meals, so tuck in!