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Calabrese & BroccoliCalabrese & Broccoli are actually a form of Cauliflower and as such are treated in a similar way. Calabrese is a mild flavoured green sprouting broccoli. The hybrid varieties produce large green heads, and after harvesting produce a second crop of smaller spears reminiscent of traditional 'sprouting broccoli' In exposed gardens, taller varieties may need supporting with a cane to avoid wind damage. Best results are obtained when planted in a sunny position, in soil enriched with liberal amounts of well-rotted manure. Two weeks before setting out the young plants, prepare beds and rake in a top dressing of general fertiliser at 75 gm (3oz) per sq metre. At planting out time check soil pH and top-dress with carbonate of lime at 100gms (4oz) per sq metre if necessary. Keep the plants well watered. A light dressing of nitrate of soda or nitro-chalk once or twice during the growing season is beneficial and improves the quality of the curds.
Summer cropping; Week 12; Sow seeds in pots or trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 16°C (60°F) Germination should take around four or five days Week 14; When the seedlings show their first pair of true leaves, prick them out into 75mm (3") pots of the seed compost and grow on at the same temperature, in a light position. Week 15; Move plants into coldframe to harden off. Week 20; Plant out 500mm (18") apart each way.
Autumn/Spring cropping; Week 25; Sow seeds in pots or trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 13°C (55°F). Germination should take around five or six days Week 27; When the seedlings show their first pair of true leaves, prick them out into 75mm (3") pots of the seed compost and grow on at the same temperature, in a light position. Move plants into coldframe to harden off a couple of days after pricking out. Week 33; Plant out 500mm (18") apart each way.
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