Calabrese Green Broccoli Seed Packet

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica) is an annual plant belonging to the cruciferous family, featuring vigorous and erect growth. This hardy plant produces abundant edible flower heads, which are less compact than cauliflower and typically greenish-gray in color. The flowering structures are arranged in a tree-like configuration, emerging from a thick edible stem. Thriving in cool climates, broccoli flourishes in the Autumn-Winter-Spring growing cycle. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, and soluble dietary fiber.

General Cultivation Tips:

• Select fertile, well-drained medium-textured plots.
• Sow seeds in June to July at a rate of 2-2.5g/m², transplanting when seedlings possess 5-6 leaves.
• Water abundantly after transplanting.
• Harvest in Autumn and early Winter, depending on sowing date and cultivation region.

This green calabrese broccoli has a medium-early maturation, producing large globular heads with a sweet flavor. Harvest from June through October for optimal results.