Description
Calabrese (Green Magic F1). RHS Award
Produces a large central head that should be cut first, followed by delicious smaller healthy shoots which can be picked frequently over a long period. Shows good resistance to white rust.
Pack size: 75 Seeds
WHEN TO SOW
April to May
WHERE TO SOW
Sowings can be made in trays or modules under glass at 13°C. Later sowings can be made into a seed bed in shallow drills 2cm (3/4") deep in short rows.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
As soon as glasshouse seedlings show their first pair of leaves, prick off into trays 5cm (2") apart or thin modules to one seedling per cell. Gradually harden off before planting out, spacing plants 45cm (18in) apart between plants and 45cm (18in) between the rows. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to 7-10cm (3-4in) apart , then once plants are 15cm (6in) tall , they can be lifted and transplanted to their final planting positions, spaced the same as detailed above.
MATURITY
July to September
HANDY TIP
Calabrese quickly goes from the green head to a flowering head, so cut before the flowers open. If you have too many to use, cut and freeze for later use.