Broccoli Calabrese Natalino ORGANIC Seed

A classic Italian calabrese grown to organic standards with firm green heads and excellent flavour that brings reliable harvests to kitchen gardens allotments and family plots.

 

Calabrese Natalino Organic is a strong traditional variety known for its generous central head followed by a steady flush of side shoots that extend the picking season. Plants grow with good vigour and produce dense blue green heads that hold well in the garden.

 

Its mild sweet flavour and tender texture make it ideal for steaming roasting and everyday cooking where fresh garden taste is appreciated.

 

The plants cope well with cooler conditions and variable weather making them a trusted choice for organic growers who want dependable results throughout the season.

 

This calabrese thrives in full sun and fertile moisture retentive soil performing reliably in beds raised planters and productive rows. Its sturdy habit ensures tidy growth while still delivering generous yields.

 

Straightforward to grow and rewarding this organic variety provides excellent quality heads with minimal fuss. Its traditional flavour and steady cropping make it a favourite for gardeners who enjoy authentic Italian vegetables grown naturally.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1 gram

 

Sow March to June indoors or outdoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 15 to 20 C

Soil and Position Fertile moisture retentive soil in full sun

Height and Spread 40 to 60 cm tall 40 to 50 cm spread

Harvest July to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds in trays or modules of moist fine compost and cover lightly. Keep evenly moist until seedlings appear. Transplant young plants when large enough to handle and grow on before planting out into firm fertile soil

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly and feed lightly to support strong head formation. Protect young plants from cabbage root fly and keep soil firm around the base. Cut the main head promptly to encourage a good crop of side shoots

 

Uses and Benefits

Organic calabrese with mild flavour

Dense heads followed by useful side shoots

Reliable cropping in varied conditions

Ideal for steaming roasting and everyday cooking

Strong plants suited to organic growing