Growing broccoli is best on a somewhat heavier and compact soil, just like all Brassica. Sow the seeds and about 5 weeks later transplant to final position, simples. This way I don’t have to bother with repotting. What I normally do is sow the seeds in larger modules in May and plant the seedlings out to their final position straight from the modules when the seedlings have 2 pairs of true leaves. When the seedlings are large enough to handle you can transplant them into small individual pots and grow them on at the same cooler temperature. Alternatively you can sow the seeds outside under protection in May, in a propagator or unheated greenhouse. Plant 2 seeds per module just in case and keep them in moderate temperatures, Brassicas germinate fine at a temperature around 15 Celsius. Use a seed tray or the best is some trays with modules. Sow the seeds in the spring late April, generally 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Sprouting Broccoli is a great vegetable for the so called hungry gap when there is nothing much in the garden to pick. I know it is very confusing, it took me few years to come to terms with it.Ĭalabrese will produce the heads and spears in the same year, while broccoli will produce the following year from late winter to late spring depending on the variety. The ones producing purple or white ones are called broccoli. In general the ones which produce green heads or sprouts are called Calabrese. Broccoli is the large, green head you buy in the shops but for some strange reason the plant we grow is called Calabrese. Broccoli and Calabrese are from the Brassica family.
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