Broccoli - Sprouting Calabrese Green
18 Plug Plants Pack
£4.50
Out of stock
Description
A popular very hardy Italian heirloom variety growing to 75-90cm. high, producing flavourful 8-15cm blue-green central heads, followed by prolific smaller side shoots on erect leafy plants. Once the main head is removed this variety will continuously produce many offshoots during the season. Although the heads of this broccoli variety are typically the only thing utilized, the stalks, buds and leaves are also edible.
Harvest time: Late Summer through Winter.
How to grow: Plant firmly in previously well-manured, moist soil in sun or shade 45cm (18in) apart. Firm the soil around the plants as they grow. Hoe around plants regularly to stop weeds growing. Keep plants well watered in dry weather.
Information
Colour: N/A
Growth Habit: Upright
Pack Count: 18 Plugs
Recommended Pot Size: Plant direct in ground
Delivery Size: 10-15cm
Delivery information
Before packaging for dispatch, we water the plant and wrap the roots in a tissue to retain moisture, the plants are then pack in a blister pack container. We pack them as ready for collection by the courier the same day, reducing the length of time that the plants are in the packaging.
What to do next
When the plants arrive, check their condition, and remove from the packaging. Allow the plant time to recover by placing in a warm greenhouse or window in your home, if the plant requires moisture add water. After a couple of days the plant can be potted on to the next pot size, allowing the plant to develop.
Remember, the plants have been grown in a warm greenhouse and will have not been exposed to temperatures below 6 degrees. Its important that the plant continues to grow in a similar environment, many plants will struggle if exposed to temperatures below Zero and will need protecting against this.