Fast-growing variety with medium-sized heads. Suitable for direct consumption, processing, and short-term storage.
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| From 25 grams for €2,400 per gram | |
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Brassica oleracea 'Broccoli Limba' is an early-maturing broccoli known for its firm, dark green flower heads and compact growth. This vegetable is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, making it an excellent choice for healthy meals and nutritious gardens.
Limba is suitable for both vegetable gardens and growers and can be used raw, steamed, or fried. Thanks to its vigorous and productive growth, this broccoli provides a continuous harvest throughout the season.
Limba is distinguished by its large, compact main bud and sturdy side shoots, resulting in a long-lasting and productive harvest. The plant grows upright and vigorously, making it suitable for beds, borders, and containers.
Key Features:
🌿 Type: Precocious broccoli
🌸 Flower color: Dark green
⚡ Harvest time: 65–75 days after sowing
🌱 Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
🌞 Location: Full sun
❄️ Winter hardy: Light frost resistant
🌱 Compact and productive growth
Sowing: Indoors in seed trays or directly in the ground; sow 0.5–1 cm deep and cover lightly with soil. For an early harvest, sow indoors and transplant later.
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, and slightly moist; neutral to slightly alkaline soil is ideal.
Watering: Water regularly to keep the flower buds firm and tender.
Fertilizing: Organic fertilizer or compost encourages healthy growth and firm heads.
Care: Remove yellow leaves and maintain sufficient distance between plants (35–45 cm) for optimal air circulation.
Broccoli Limba can be harvested as soon as the main bud is firm and closed. Cut off the main bud and allow the plant to continue to grow for side shoots, ensuring a continuous harvest.
Culinary applications:
Steam or stir-fry as a side dish
Raw in salads or dips
In soups, casseroles or pastas
Grilled or roasted for a more intense flavour
Tips for optimal yield and taste:
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
✅ Early maturing and productive – ready to harvest 65–75 days after sowing
✅ Firm and dark green flower buds – ideal for culinary applications
✅ Compact and strong growth – suitable for beds, borders and seed trays
✅ Continuous harvest possible – side shoots provide extra yield
✅ Healthy and nutritious – rich in vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants
✅ Versatile in the kitchen – raw, steamed, baked or roasted
With Broccoli Limba, you bring a productive and healthy vegetable into your garden, which is both visually and culinary attractive and is a valuable addition to any dish.
Latin name: Brassica oleracea 'Broccoli Limba'
Type: Early ripening broccoli
Flower color: Dark green
Height: 50–70 cm
Location: Full sun
Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
Harvest: 65–75 days after sowing, side shoots possible later
Special features: Compact, productive, firm flower buds, versatile culinary use
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