Calabrese Broccoli 48 days. Brassica oleracea. A very flavorful and personal favorite of ours! Good in short season areas with cool nights. Slow to bolt. Once the main head it cut the season is extended from the continuous production of smaller "Mini-heads" growing from many offshoots! Also can be used as a sprouting broccoli. Uses: Fresh- Frozen Planting Depth - 1/2" Seed Spacing - Sow indoors and plant outside Days to Germinate - 10-14 Row Spacing - 14" Days to Maturity -60-90 days Sowing instructions: Sow indoors in flats or small pots and keep warm. Transplant in early spring in a well prepared seed bed. Water well before germination then water as needed. Optimum soil temperature is 55-75 degrees F. Plant Care: For the biggest yields place plants in raised composted beds. Water regularly. Growing Tips: Keep plants well watered Transplant plants 12" apart in rows 18" - 36" apart Stagger planting for extended harvest Harvest before flower buds open Once you've cut the central head leave the plant to produce smaller ones that begin maturing on all sides Best Harvested before temperatures reach 80 degrees F Plant again 12 - 8 weeks before first frost date Fun Facts: 1. 1/3 pound of broccoli has more vitamin C than 2 1/2 pounds of oranges 2. Broccoli has been cultivated for over 2000 years 3. A perfect variety for any garden 4. Most of this nations broccoli production is in California 5. Grown in Italy during the times of the Roman Empire until the 16th century when it spread throughout the rest of Europe and then to the Americas 6. Arrived in the U.S with Italian immigrants in the 1800's 7. Famous for producing dozens of delicious side shoots until hard frost. 3-6" central head ============================================= We thank you for your support of rare and naturally grown seeds! ABOUT US • Owned, Operated and Ships from US • Heirloom Seeds • Non-GMO • All Natural Open Pollinated Seeds Because Seed is a perishable product all sales have to be final. No Returns or Refunds can be accepted- We appreciate your understanding Pictures / Video are representative only. All seeds are true to listing description and botanical name ===== Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions or for any other reason. We will always send you viable seeds and are always here to help you along the way. Note: Seeds ship by first class letter or package depending on size -Thanks!