Organic Calabrese Broccoli Seeds - Brassica oleracea

Organic Non-GMO Open Pollinated Calabrese Broccoli  Seeds Italian immigrants brought this variety to the U.S. in the 1880's.  This delectable blueish-green broccoli produces tight heads 5" - 8" in diameter.   After main head is harvested many tender side shoots appear until frost.  Wonderful steamed, sautéed, fresh and great for freezing and canning. Seed Profile Organic Open Pollinated Non-GMO Annual Exposure : Full- Partial Sun  Indoors: 4 - 6 weeks before last frost Direct Sow: After last frost Seed Count: 100 Days to Maturity: 50-80 Plant Size: 24"-30"   Gardener's Tips Keep soil moist while seeds are germinating. Recommended to sow indoors in short seasons. Amend with compost and apply mulch at base. If starting indoors, harden off before planting. An excellent sprouting variety.  If starting seeds indoors, it is key that your new starts be hardened off.  This is a process that requires taking them outside during the day, for a period of time, before they