Calabrese Green SproutingA deliciously flavored vegetable of Italian origin. The large vigorous plants produce a central head 5"-6" (13-15 cm) laterals. Heads are bluish to green in color. Plants are tall and erect. Culture: Plants can be started indoors 5-7 weeks before the last frost date and hardened before transplanting. Broccoli prefers cool weather. Seed Start Dates:
Harvest: 58-90 days from transplant Nutrition: Especially high in Vitamin C Riboflavin and Calcium Seed Saving: Allowing broccoli to produce seed will take an entire growing season, and may require digging up the plants for the winter or mulching them well. Broccoli will cross pollinate with other members of the cabbage family such as cauliflower, and isolation of at least 1/4 a mile is recommended to prevent cross breeding. Once the flowers have bloomed and produced seed pods, let them dry and carefully remove them from the plant. Store Organic Green Sprouting Calabrese broccoli seeds in a dry, cool place for up to five years. Notes:
Waltham 29Waltham is great Broccoli for cool climates that produce good medium-sized heads and a great harvest! Plants are heterogeneous in maturity, resulting in a prolonged harvest period, ideal for a home garden. Waltham's tasty Broccoli is easy to grow, ripens in 85 days, and reaches 4-8″.
Culture: Plant broccoli indoors 5-6 weeks before the last expected frost for a quick harvest. Plant the seedlings 1-2 feet apart in rows 2-3 feet apart when they are about 6" tall. Direct sowing involves planting 1" deep and 3" apart in full sun and rich soil, abоut 2-3 weeks before the last spring frost. Seeds germinate at temperatures up to 40 degrees F. For fall harvest, sow seeds in late July or August. Seed Start Dates:
Harvest: Collect the main heads while they are taut and until the tiny buds are open. Cut at least 6 inches from the stem. Side shoots will continue to develop along the stem and can be harvested as well. The plant will grow all the time as long as the weather conditions are favorable. Nutrition: Especially high in Vitamin C Riboflavin and Calcium Seed Saving: Waltham 29 broccoli produces seeds after the growing season. Sometimes it is necessary to dig up the plants for the winter or mulch them well. To prevent cross-pollination with other cabbage family members, such as cauliflower, isolation of at least 1/4 mile is recommended. Whеn the flowers are in full bloom, let the pods dry, then carefully remove them from the plant. Separate the seeds from the pods. Store in a cоol, dry place for up to five years. Notes
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