Calabrese Waltham (Organic) (Ave 200 seeds)
£0.49
Calabrese Waltham (Organic) is a popular variety of open pollinated green calabrese. Calabrese Waltham (Organic) produces a good sized head for Summer and Autumn cropping and, unlike F1 types, seed can be saved for sowing the following year.
Calabrese Waltham (Organic) is a popular variety of open pollinated green calabrese. Calabrese Waltham (Organic) produces a good sized head for Summer and Autumn cropping and, unlike F1 types, seed can be saved for sowing the following year.
How to Grow Calabrese Waltham (Organic)
Sowing Time: March (indoors), April to May (outside)
Sowing Suggestion:
You could sow Calabrese Waltham (Organic) seeds into individual pots until germination (which takes around 7 days), then thin to the strongest seedling.
Alternatively, Calabrese Waltham (Organic) can be sown thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm (½in) deep, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows.
Growing Calabrese Waltham (Organic):
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, or thin sowings, ensuring final calabrese plants are at least 2 feet (60cm) apart.
Harvesting Time: June to September
Helpful Hint: If sowing in a seed bed, the Calabrese thinnings can be transplanted rather than thrown away.
Calabrese Waltham (Organic)'s Nutritional Information:
Calabrese and Broccoli contain many healthy antioxidants. They are high in Vitamin A and C and are a good source of iron.
Cookery Suggestion:
Calabrese Waltham (Organic) is best steamed, but also delicious in stir fries or eaten as a raw vegetable.
Average Calabrese Waltham (Organic) Seeds per packet: Approx. 200 Seeds
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