broccoli ‚Calabrese Natalino’

Ripening

mittel

Harvest

Week 30 to 35

Vigour

stark

Growth habit

mittelhoch, mit kräftigem Haupttrieb und reichlich Seitentrieben

Origin

Italien (Kalabrien)

Open-pollinated

Yes

Heritage variety

Yes

Use

Frisch, Kochen, Salat

Disease resistance

Hitze: mittel

About this variety

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You grow ‚Calabrese Natalino’, the Italian classic from which almost all modern broccoli varieties derive. After the medium-sized, dark green main crown, the plant sends out vigorous side florets for weeks, so you can harvest for a long time. Sow directly from April or start seedlings and plant the sturdy transplants in the bed. Because it is true-breeding, you can collect seed for next year.

You taste a robust, earthy flavor with a subtle nutty note. When briefly blanched, it keeps bite and a rich green.

Care and diseases

Soil, feeding, pruning, companion planting and diseases apply to every variety of this species alike. You will find the full guidance on the species page.