LaurenKK's Broccoli "Calabrese" x 6 Planting Out
Plant: Broccoli (Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)) | Variety: Green sprouting calabrese
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LaurenKK's Broccoli "Calabrese" Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.51 inches (1.3 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Broccoli 'Green sprouting calabrese' normally grows to a mature height of 75.0 cm (that's 2.44 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden is in full sun light: plant in a location that enjoys partial sun.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8a) is within the ideal range for Broccoli 'Green sprouting calabrese'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 10.
Broccoli 'Green sprouting calabrese' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.2 and 7.2 meaning it does best in acidic to alkaline soil.
Common Broccoli problems include Ricing, Broccoli buttoning, Premature blooming of Broccoli, Hollow Stem, and Browning, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Broccoli "Calabrese" is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Broccoli "Calabrese" Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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20 May 2011
Planting Out day 45
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04 May 2011
Hardening Off day 29
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30 Apr 2011
Hardening Off day 25
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28 Apr 2011
Potting Up day 23
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16 Apr 2011
Growing day 11
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12 Apr 2011
Sprouting day 7
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05 Apr 2011
Sown day 0

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