Calabrese Tender Green F1 (Ave 20 seeds)
£1.19
Calabrese Tender Green F1 is a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale that produces tender green calabrese/broccoli spears on edible stems, which taste similar to asparagus.
Calabrese Tender Green F1 is a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale that produces tender green calabrese/broccoli spears on edible stems, which taste similar to asparagus.
How to Grow Calabrese Tender Green F1
Sowing Time: March to July
Sowing Suggestion:
You could sow Calabrese Tender Green F1 seeds into individual pots until germination (which takes around 7 days), then thin to the strongest seedling.
Alternatively, Calabrese Tender Green F1 can be sown thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm (½in) deep, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows.
Growing Calabrese Tender Green F1:
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 October
Helpful Hint: If sowing in a seed bed, the Calabrese thinnings can be transplanted rather than thrown away.
Calabrese Tender Green F1'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 Tender Green F1 is best steamed, but also delicious in stir fries or eaten as a raw vegetable.
Average Calabrese Tender Green F1 Seeds per packet: Approx. 20 Seeds