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Calabrese Broccoli
$3.50/50 seeds
Brassica oleracea – (60–90 days) (Hardy Annual) Brought to North America by Italian immigrants in the 1880s. Popular heirloom & market variety. Tight heads can grow up to 8" in diameter. After the central head is harvested, side shoots follow. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Start seed indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Transplant outdoors when there is still a chance of frost. Plant seeds 1/3" deep, space transplants 2–3’ apart. Frequent watering. Partial shade to sun.
Romanesco Broccoli
Sold out for 2010
Brassica oleracea – (75–100 days) Beautiful spiraling apple–green head. Widely grown and prized in Italy. Better taste and texture than the finest broccoli. Grows exceptionally well in Northern areas. This item is NOT currently certified organic.
Planting instructions: Start seed indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Transplant outdoors when there is still a chance of frost. Plant seeds 1/3" deep, space transplants 2–3’ apart. Frequent watering. Partial shade to sun.
Waltham Broccoli
$3.50/50 seeds
Brassica oleracea – (60–90 days) (Hardy Annual)– This old favorite is best for late summer or fall harvest. Tolerant of short dry spells and chilly fall weather. The stocky plants have dark blue–green heads and prolific side shoots. A known cultivar since 1951.Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Start seed indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Transplant outdoors when there is still a chance of frost. Plant seeds 1/3" deep, space transplants 2–3’ apart. Frequent watering. Partial shade to sun.