Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds produce vigorous plants with a central green head followed by multiple smaller side shoots. The tender shoots are commonly harvested fresh for steaming, roasting, salads, and other dishes. Plants grow best in cool conditions with full sun, fertile well-draining soil, and consistent moisture.

Features

• Produces a central green broccoli head
• Develops multiple tender side shoots
• Suitable for repeated harvesting
• Performs well in cool growing conditions
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens and raised beds
• Requires consistent soil moisture

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
• Common Name (US): Calabrese Broccoli
• Seed Type / Variety: Sprouting Broccoli Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright, leafy annual
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Planting Season: Early Spring and Late Summer
• Growing Season: Spring and Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring and Late Summer
• Sowing Season Months: February–April and July–September
• Germination: 5–10 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain even soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 18–30 in tall
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 in apart