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Red Calabrese Broccoli Seeds
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An extremely productive, early variety with distinctive purplish-red, round heads and a sweet flavour. Rich in anthocyanins, with dark green leaves surrounding the head.
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- Red Calabrese Broccoli
- The Red Calabrese Broccoli Plant
- How to Sow Red Calabrese Broccoli
- How to Grow Red Calabrese Broccoli
- Tips for Growing Red Calabrese Broccoli
- Diseases and Pests of red calabrese broccoli
- Properties of red calabrese broccoli
- Nutritional Values of red calabrese broccoli (per 100 g)
Red Calabrese Broccoli
Red Calabrese Broccoli is an extremely productive and early variety. The heads it produces have a distinctive purplish-red colour and rounded shape, surrounded by large, dark green leaves. This variety has a sweet, pleasant flavour.
The Red Calabrese Broccoli Plant
Its botanical name is Brassica oleracea var. italica, belonging to the Cruciferae family (Brassicaceae). The purplish-red colour of the head, unusual compared to the classic green, is due to a high concentration of anthocyanins, the same pigments responsible for the colour of many red and purple fruits and vegetables.
Being an early variety, red calabrese broccoli completes its cycle in a relatively short time compared to other cultivars, making it suitable for those looking for an early harvest.
How to Sow Red Calabrese Broccoli
Sowing takes place in seed trays or directly in open ground, depending on the chosen growing period, burying the seeds about half a centimeter deep in soft, well-drained soil. Transplanting takes place once the seedlings have developed a few true leaves, with a spacing of at least 50 centimeters between plants.
How to Grow Red Calabrese Broccoli
Red calabrese broccoli prefers fertile, moist, soft, well-drained and loose soil, in a sunny position. Being a vigorous-growing variety, it enjoys cool climates but fears sudden temperature swings and night frosts.
Watering must be regular and frequent, to ensure proper hydration of the head without causing waterlogging. Harvest when the florets are still tightly closed and compact, before they begin to open.
Tips for Growing Red Calabrese Broccoli
In areas prone to sudden temperature swings, it is useful to protect young seedlings with a floating row cover, especially in the early stages after transplanting. Being a highly productive variety, it benefits from balanced fertilization to support head development.
Diseases and Pests of red calabrese broccoli
Like other cabbage broccoli varieties, it can be subject to viral diseases, downy mildew, powdery mildew and rot, as well as attacks by cabbage white caterpillars, aphids and other pests. It is essential to use sterile, disinfected gardening tools to limit the spread of these threats.
Properties of red calabrese broccoli
Red calabrese broccoli retains all the beneficial properties typical of this vegetable, enriched by the presence of anthocyanins with notable antioxidant properties: rich in vitamin C, fiber and minerals, with a good supply of calcium and potassium. Its low calorie content makes it ideal for a balanced diet.
Nutritional Values of red calabrese 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