Calabrese sprouting broccoli is a popular choice among gardeners for its easy care requirements and versatile culinary uses. This Italian heirloom has been grown in the Mediterranean region for centuries but didn’t gain commercial acceptance in the United States until after the Second World War. What is Calabrese Broccoli Calabrese is an old-fashioned variety of broccoli renowned for its bluish green heads and multiple side shoots. It can be grown as an early spring or fall crop. Its flavorful five inch (13 cm.) central heads are ready for harvest in 60 to 90 days. This cool season member of the Brassicaceae family is thought to contain natural cancer fighting substances.
How to Plant Broccoli
Sow seeds in rows 3 to 6 inches apart and up to ½ inch deep.
Set plants 18 to 24 inches apart with 30 inches between rows.
In early spring, be ready to protect plants from frost by covering them with old milk jugs, if necessary. ...
Water consistently during germination and growth.
