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Brassica oleracea (Broccoli) Calabrese BIO

Brassica oleracea (Broccoli) Calabrese BIO

A proven and robust broccoli with the advantage that not all plants flower at the same time, therefore a long harvest period.

Unit

gram
Graduated prices
From 10 grams for 3,000 per gram
From 25 grams for 2,800 per gram
From 50 grams for 2,400 per gram
Total amount (grams)
Total incl. VAT: 36,30Total (excl. VAT): 30,00

Description

Brassica oleracea 'Calabrese BIO' – Organic and classic broccoli

A healthy and versatile vegetable

Brassica oleracea 'Calabrese BIO' is an organic version of classic broccoli, known for its large green flower heads and sturdy stems. This vegetable is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, making it an excellent choice for healthy meals and nutritious gardens.

Calabrese BIO is suitable for vegetable gardens, seedbeds, and commercial cultivation, and can be used raw, steamed, or fried. Thanks to its organic cultivation, this broccoli is completely free of chemical pesticides, ensuring a sustainable and healthy product for your garden or kitchen.


Characteristics of Brassica oleracea Calabrese BIO

Calabrese BIO grows vigorously and upright, with dark green flower buds that have a firm structure and are ideal for consumption. The plant produces a main bud and several side buds, allowing for a continuous harvest with proper care.

Key Features:

  • 🌿 Type: Organic broccoli

  • 🌸 Flower color: Dark green

  • ⚡ Harvest time: 75–90 days after sowing

  • 🌱 Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm

  • 🌞 Location: Full sun

  • ❄️ Winter hardy: Light frost resistant

  • 🌱 Compact, productive growth


Cultivation and care

Sowing: Indoors or in a seed tray; sow 0.5–1 cm deep and cover lightly with soil. For an early harvest, sow indoors and transplant later.
Soil: Nutritious, well-drained, and slightly moist; neutral to slightly alkaline soil is ideal.
Watering: Water regularly to keep the buds firm and tender.
Fertilizing: Organic fertilizer or compost when transplanting encourages healthy growth and firm flower buds.
Care: Remove yellow leaves and ensure sufficient spacing (35–45 cm) between plants for good air circulation.


Harvest and use

The Calabrese BIO can be harvested as soon as the main bud is firm and closed. Cut off the main bud and let the plant continue to grow for side buds, ensuring a long and continuous harvest.

Culinary applications:

  • Stir-fry or steam as a side dish

  • Raw in salads or dips

  • In soups and casseroles

  • Roasted or baked for a more intense flavor

Tips for optimal taste and yield:

  • Harvest on a dry day to prevent mold formation

  • Cut off the main bud just above the leaf level

  • Allow side shoots to grow for extra yield


Benefits of Brassica oleracea Calabrese BIO

✅ Organically certified – sustainable and environmentally friendly
✅ Rich in nutrients – vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants
✅ Early maturing and productive – ready to harvest 75–90 days after sowing
✅ Compact and strong – suitable for beds, borders and seed trays
✅ Continuous harvest possible – side buds provide extra yield
✅ Versatile culinary uses – raw, steamed, baked or roasted

With Calabrese BIO you get an organic, productive and healthy vegetable in your garden, which is both visually and culinary attractive.


Summary

  • Latin name: Brassica oleracea 'Calabrese BIO'

  • Type: Organic broccoli

  • Flower color: Dark green

  • Height: 50–70 cm

  • Location: Full sun

  • Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm

  • Harvest: 75–90 days after sowing, side shoots possible later

  • Special features: Organically certified, productive, firm flower buds, versatile culinary uses

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Height

55 cm.

Article number

1BR56236

Number of seeds per gram

About 300

Tips for sowing

Dark germinator. Optimal germination temperature is 20°-25°C, although the seeds can germinate at temperatures as low as 5°C.

Delivered as

Normal seed in grams.

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