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Calabrese Broccoli

Brassica

Brassica oleracea var. italica 'Calabrese'

Overview
The classic Italian heirloom that gave us the broccoli we know today, originating from the Calabria region. This traditional variety produces medium-sized blue-green heads with excellent flavor and reliable side shoot production after the main head is harvested. A must-grow for gardeners seeking authentic Italian flavor and continuous harvests.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in late summer for fall harvest. Transplant 2-3 weeks before last frost.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, cabbage loopers. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew, bacterial soft rot.