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Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli Seeds
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An early variety that regrows after the main head is cut, producing numerous tender side shoots. Ideal for staggered sowings and harvest from December to February.
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- Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli
- The Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli Plant
- How to Sow Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli
- How to Grow Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli
- Tips for Growing Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli
- Diseases and Pests of calabrese sprouting broccoli
- Properties of calabrese sprouting broccoli
- Nutritional Values of calabrese sprouting broccoli (per 100 g)
Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli
Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli is an early variety, with a small, medium-green, elongated inflorescence of loose compactness and visible bracts. After the main head is cut, the plant regrows, producing numerous small, tender and tasty side shoots.
The Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli Plant
Its botanical name is Brassica oleracea var. cymosa, belonging to the Cruciferae family (Brassicaceae). It is a medium-tall, vigorous plant with jagged-edged leaves, particularly appreciated for its excellent ability to regrow after harvest.
Its growing cycle is very early: the optimal growth temperature ranges between 18°C and 20°C, while below 7°C the plant suffers.
How to Sow Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli
Sowing takes place outdoors, directly in the garden, from May to July, once minimum temperatures are steadily above 10°C. Sow 2-3 seeds per station about 1 centimeter deep, every 40-50 centimeters, thinning out the weaker seedlings after germination.
How to Grow Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli
Calabrese sprouting broccoli prefers medium-textured, fertile, cool, deep, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5, in a sunny position sheltered from wind. It pairs well with cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes, while it should be kept away from onions and fennel.
Watering should stay regular, especially during dry periods, avoiding waterlogging. Harvest when the florets of the head are still tightly closed and compact, cutting the plant at the base and leaving a few protective leaves.
Tips for Growing Calabrese Sprouting Broccoli
After the main head is cut, the plant keeps producing side shoots for several weeks: a supportive fertilization is therefore advisable to sustain this second production phase. With staggered monthly sowings, harvest can be spread out from December to February.
Diseases and Pests of calabrese sprouting broccoli
Like other cabbage broccoli varieties, it can be subject to attacks by cabbage white caterpillars and cutworms, controllable with Bacillus thuringiensis treatments, and to whitefly and aphids, kept in check with natural garlic or nettle macerates. It is important to constantly remove weeds, which compete for resources and can be a source of disease.
Properties of calabrese sprouting broccoli
Calabrese sprouting broccoli retains all the beneficial properties typical of this vegetable: rich in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidant compounds, with a good supply of calcium and potassium. Its low calorie content makes it ideal for a balanced diet.
Nutritional Values of calabrese sprouting broccoli (per 100 g)
- Calories: 28 kcal
- Protein: 2.9 g
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Vitamin C: 65 mg
- Potassium: 340 mg