Vegetable

• Crops in : 120 Days (Late March/April)

Description

Very easy and hardy. Follows on from Early Sprouting.

Sowing Instructions

Sow in a well prepared seed bed in mid to late spring in drills 1cm (½in) deep spaced 30cm (12in) apart.

Aftercare

They will grow in most soils but must be planted firmly. Water well until they become established. Harvest in late winter/early spring by snapping off the flowering shoots before the flowers open. Don't remove the large leaves as these will protect the next batch of shoots.

Nutritional Information

Calabrese and Broccoli contain many healthy antioxidants. They are high in Vitamin A and C and are a good source of iron.