Broccoli 'Calabrese'

'Calabrese' is a classic and popular green sprouting broccoli cultivar, forming a central head followed by numerous smaller side shoots, providing a continuous harvest over several weeks. The plants grow to about 60-90cm tall and 45-60cm wide. It is H7 hardy, making it well-suited to the UK climate. 'Calabrese' thrives in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Sow in spring for summer and autumn harvests. Regular harvesting of the spears encourages further production. Protection from birds and cabbage white butterflies is advisable. A highly nutritious and versatile vegetable, 'Calabrese' is a staple in many vegetable gardens, offering both the main head and a succession of tasty side shoots. Benefits pollinators if left to flower.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Rich, well-drained loam.

Hardiness: H7 — below −20°C.

Flowering: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.