Broccoli Seeds - Calbrese Heirloom Broccoli Seeds

Broccoli Seeds - Calbrese Broccoli Seeds (Brassica oleracea) Plant Basics: Harvest: 70 days Germination: 10-21 Plant Depth: 1/4 inch Plant Size: 18in wide, 18-30in tall Spacing: 12-24in Sun: Full sun 8+ hours Yield: 5in broccoli Calabrese Broccoli produces large dark green heads bursting with flavor. This variety is very slow to bolt and after the main head is harvested, it will produce many side shoots over a long season. It has an especially sweet and buttery flavor when cooked and a soft texture. Calabrese broccoli is very cold and frost resistant and can be grown as a spring or fall crop. Growing Instructions: 1) Direct sow: In spring a few weeks before last frost date or as soon as soil can be worked. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep Keep soil moist but not overly wet. After seeds germinate, thin to 12-24in spacing. 2) Transplant: Start seeds indoors in spring around 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Planting 1/4 inch deep in starting mix in container or tray. Cover the container or tray loosely with plastic to retain moisture. Place in a warm spot (80 degrees+ is ideal. Placing heating mats under plants helps speed up germination time.) After seeds germinate, remove plastic covering and continue to keep soil moist but not overly wet. Grow lights are a good addition at this point, especially if seedlings do not receive a lot of direct sunlight. Keep plants as close to grow lights as possible but not closer than 2-3 inches. (Soil will dry out quicker under the grow lights.) Move plants to larger containers after they've grown 2 sets of true leaves. At this point, I like to use a tabletop fan pointed at the plants help prepare them for outdoor conditions. About 1-2 weeks before you plan to transplant outdoors, start to harden the plants off by placing them outside. Start in the shade for an hour or two and extend the time each day, gradually exposing them to more sunlight, until they can be left outside for several hours in direct sunlight. Transplant after threat of frost has passed and soil temp is around 60-65 degrees. Transplant into garden with 12-24in spacing. All of our seeds are: •GMO Free •Open Pollinator •American grown FREE SHIPPING - orders of $35+ $3.99 flat-rate shipping on all orders under $35. Additional growing instructions, tips and recipes on our website. Growing information provided for informational purposes only. Please message with any questions.