Viridis Hortus offer varieties to cover a wide range under Calabrese are smaller, compact types, producing larger crowns.
Sprouting Broccoli has mainly small, purple heads which mature slowly and can occupy the ground for almost a year. See the catalogue for cropping times per variety. Varieties listed in the Viridis Hortus listings under Calabrese are smaller, compact types, producing larger crowns (depending on crop density- see crop spacing). The area down to Calabrese production has expanded rapidly in recent years.
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Cultural Details: Calabrese/Broccoli