A deliciously flavored vegetable of Italian origin. The large vigorous plants produce a central head 5″-6″ (12.5–15 cm.) and then an abundance of 2″-3″ (5–7.5 cm) laterals. Heads are bluish to green in color. Plants are tall and erect. Culture: Plants can be started indoors 5–7 weeks before last frost date and hardened before transplanting. Broccoli prefers cool weather. Harvest: 85 days from transplant. Nutrition: Especially high in vitamin C, riboflavin and calcium.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1/4″ or 6mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Spacing between rows: 2′-3′ or 60-90cm. Days to germination: 10. Spacing after thinning: 18″-24″ or 45-60cm. Days to maturity: 85.
Variety: 170
You want broccoli that keeps giving after the first harvest. Calabrese Green Sprouting delivers flavorful heads and abundant side shoots for a long-lasting yield.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1/4” or 6mm. Seed spacing: 1” or 2.5cm. Spacing between rows: 24”-36” or 60-90cm. Days to germination: 10. Days to maturity: 85.
Variety: 170
Heirloom
If you want a dependable, classic broccoli with generous heads and steady side shoots, Calabrese delivers rich flavor and reliable harvests. Grow it in cool conditions and enjoy a productive plant that keeps giving well beyond the first cut.
Planting guide:
Planting Depth: ¼”” (6 mm)
Seed Spacing: 1″” (2.5 cm)
Spacing Between Rows: 2’–3′ (60–90 cm)
Days to Germination: 10
Spacing After Thinning: 18″”–24″” (45–60 cm)
Days to Maturity: 85
Variety: 170
If you want a broccoli that keeps producing long after the first harvest, Di Cicco rewards you with continuous side shoots all season. Harvest early and often to enjoy tender, flavorful broccoli again and again.
Planting guide:
Planting Depth: ½”” (12 mm)
Seed Spacing: 1″” (2.5 cm)
Spacing Between Rows: 12″” (30 cm)
Days to Germination: 10–20
Spacing After Thinning: 4″”–6″” (10–15 cm)
Days to Maturity: 65–85
Variety: 174
You want a broccoli that gives you hearty harvests with strong, upright plants and flavorful heads. With Calabrese Green Sprouting, you’ll enjoy abundant side shoots and a continuous supply of fresh, tender broccoli.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1/4″ or 6mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm Spacing between rows: 2′-3′ or 60-90cm. Sapcing after thinning: 18″-24″ or 45-60cm. Days to maturity: 85
Variety: 682
If you want a broccoli that’s as striking as it is flavorful, Romanesco delivers nutty taste and unforgettable visual appeal. Harvest the main head early and enjoy continued side shoots for an extended, rewarding season.
Planting guide:
Planting Depth: ¼”” (6 mm)
Seed Spacing: 3″” (7.5 cm)
Spacing Between Rows: 24″” (60 cm)
Days to Germination: 10–21
Spacing After Thinning: 16″” (40 cm)
Days to Maturity: 75–100
Variety: 169
