Calabrese Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Calabrese is a cool-season vegetable plant grown for its green broccoli heads and compact growth habit. It is commonly cultivated in home gardens, raised beds, and vegetable plots. The plant develops leafy green foliage with central broccoli heads that are harvested during the growing season. It performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture.

Features

• Produces green broccoli heads
• Cool-season vegetable crop
• Suitable for home gardens and raised beds
• Compact leafy growth habit
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for seasonal planting
• Adapted to cooler temperatures

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
• Common Name (US): Calabrese Broccoli
• Seed Type / Variety: Broccoli Seeds
• Growth Habit: Annual vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 3 to 10
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: Spring or late summer
• Sowing Months: February to April, July to September
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 18 to 24°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 45 to 75 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 60 cm