Broccoli 'Calabrese Green Sprouting'

Brassica oleracea var. italica 'Calabrese Green Sprouting' is a dependable and widely grown broccoli cultivar, known for producing a central head followed by numerous smaller side shoots, ensuring a prolonged harvest. This robust annual typically grows to a height of 60-90cm with a spread of 45-60cm. It is fully hardy and thrives in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny to partial shade position. The green heads are ready for harvest from summer into autumn. Regular harvesting of the side shoots after the main head is cut is crucial to maximise yields. RHS hardiness rating H7.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam.

Hardiness: H7 — below −20°C.