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Calabrese Broccoli

Gardening Guide: Broccoli: America’s Favorite Vegetable

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Calabrese Broccoli

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Calabrese broccoli, one of six Plant Profiles featured in our Broccoli Collection.

By Norann Oleson

Calabrese Broccoli

Calabrese Broccoli

Calabrese broccoli is probably what you imagine when you think of supermarket broccoli. It’s an heirloom heading variety introduced to the seed trade in 1910, brought to America by Italian immigrants. Calabrese broccoli boasts medium to large bluish-green heads and will gift you with numerous side shoots after you harvest the main head. Calabrese is full of classic broccoli flavor.

Sun exposure:

  • Full sun (six to eight hours)

Soil pH:

  • 6.5 to 7.0

Hardiness Zones:

  • 3 to 10

Spacing:

  • Thin to 12 to 18 inches apart
  • Space rows 3 feet apart

Moisture:

  • 1 to 1.5 inches per week depending on rainfall
  • Notes:

    • Rich broccoli flavor
    • 5-inch heads
    • Grows to 30 to 36 inches high
    • Matures in 65 days
    • Can be planted in early spring or late summer

    Have you ever grown Calabrese broccoli? Please tell us about your experiences with Calabrese broccoli.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    • Curator’s Corner
    • Introduction
    • Feature Articles

    • Types of Broccoli
    • Growing Broccoli from Seeds, Seedlings, or Cuttings
    • Where to Grow Broccoli
    • Planting Broccoli in the Ground
    • Growing Broccoli in Containers
    • Nurturing your Broccoli
    • Harvesting your Broccoli
    • Winterizing your Broccoli Plants
    • Dealing with Broccoli Diseases
    • Dealing with Broccoli Pests
    • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Broccoli
    • Plant Profiles

    • Destiny Broccoli
    • Burbank Broccoli
    • Burgundy Sprouting Broccoli
    • Romanesco Broccoli
    • Belstar Broccoli
    • Calabrese Broccoli
    • Recipes

    • Marinated Broccoli with Curry Dip
    • Broccoli Gratin
    • Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
    • Cream of Broccoli Soup
    • Creamy Broccoli Walnut Salad
    • Best-Ever Roasted Broccoli
    • Additional Articles

    • Nutrition Facts about Broccoli
    • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Broccoli
    • Resources about Broccoli
    • Broccoli Glossary
    • Related Articles

    • How to Cut Broccoli off the Plant and Keep it Growing
    • Easy Broccoli Pesto Pasta
    • Making the Most of Broccoli Growing Season: From Seed to Soup

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