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Broccoli Green Sprouting Calabrese forms a medium, round blue-green head about 13 cm across, followed by tender side shoots for a prolonged harvest.
For local sowing and care, use our Green Sprouting Calabrese Grow Guide for South Africa and Broccoli Microgreens Grow Guide for South Africa.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Vegetable
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Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea
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General Sowing Time: Summer to Autumn
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Position: Full Sun
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Sow Depth: 3 mm
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Spacing: 25 cm x 45 cm
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Germination: 7-14 days
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Temperature: 15 - 20° C
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Days to Harvest: 65 - 120 days (10 days as a microgreen)
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Head Size: Approximately 13 cm
Why Grow This Variety
- Side shoots continue after the main head is harvested, extending the crop.
- The heirloom variety is valued for robust, traditional flavour.
- The heads can be steamed, boiled, roasted or stir-fried.
- Dark green, slightly crinkled leaves and blue-green heads add visual interest to the vegetable garden.
Garden Uses
Harvest the central head and later side shoots for steaming, boiling, roasting or stir-frying in home-grown meals.
Growing Notes
- Sow during summer to autumn.
- Position plants in full sun.
- Follow the listed 3 mm sowing depth and 25 cm x 45 cm spacing.
- Allow 7-14 days for germination.
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