Broccoli & Calabrese Seeds

Winter Broccoli 'Ramoso Calabrese' Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Enjoy fresh, homegrown broccoli even in the cooler months with Winter Broccoli 'Ramoso Calabrese'. This traditional Italian variety is prized for its tender green shoots and rich, nutty flavor. Perfect for winter cropping, it produces multiple side shoots after the main head is cut, extending your harvest well into the season. A reliable and tasty addition to any winter vegetable garden.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from March to May or outdoors from April to June.

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 45–60 cm apart.

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Keep plants well-watered during dry spells.

• Harvest main head first, then enjoy repeat harvests from side shoots.

Key Features

• Traditional Italian winter broccoli variety

• Produces tender, nutty-flavored green heads

• Multiple side shoots for extended cropping

• Hardy and reliable in cooler conditions

• Great for steaming, roasting, or stir-fries

Ideal For

• Winter and early spring vegetable gardens

• Gardeners who want extended harvests

• Nutritious, homegrown cooking

• Allotments and kitchen gardens

Sowing

• Best time: March to June

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants

• Position: Full sun, fertile soil

• Harvest: November to March

Quick Tip

• Cut the central head early to encourage plenty of side shoots for a longer, more abundant harvest.

Winter Purple Broccoli 'Miranda' Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Add vibrant color and delicious flavor to your winter harvest with Winter Purple Broccoli 'Miranda' (Brassica oleracea). This hardy variety produces tender, purple-speared florets with a sweet, nutty taste that stand out in the garden and kitchen. Cold-tolerant and reliable, 'Miranda' thrives through the cooler months, ensuring a healthy and colorful crop when other vegetables are scarce.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in late spring or directly outdoors in summer.

• Use firm, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow 1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 45–60 cm apart.

• Keep soil moist and weed-free.

• Harvest from late autumn through winter when florets are deep purple.

Key Features

• Winter-hardy purple broccoli variety

• Produces tender, sweet, and nutty-flavored florets

• Cold-tolerant and reliable in cooler months

• Attractive and nutritious addition to meals

• Long cropping season from late autumn to winter

Ideal For

• Winter gardens and cold-weather growing

• Steaming, roasting, or stir-fries

• Nutritious side dishes and healthy meals

• Gardeners looking for reliable winter crops

Sowing

• Best time: Late spring to mid-summer

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 45–60 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, firm, well-drained soil in full sun

Quick Tip

• Cut the main head first to encourage side shoots for extended harvesting.

Summer Broccoli 'Limba' Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Enjoy fresh, tender broccoli all summer long with Summer Broccoli 'Limba' (Brassica oleracea). This fast-growing variety produces generous heads and delicious, tender side shoots with a mild, sweet flavor. Unlike overwintering broccoli, 'Limba' thrives in warmer months, offering a steady crop of nutritious florets for your kitchen table.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after the last frost.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow 1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 45 cm apart.

• Keep soil moist and protect from pests.

• Harvest when heads are compact and firm, cutting to encourage side shoots.

Key Features

• Quick-growing summer broccoli variety

• Produces compact heads and side shoots

• Mild, sweet, and tender flavor

• Continuous cropping through the summer season

• Nutritious and versatile in the kitchen

Ideal For

• Summer vegetable gardens

• Fresh cooking, steaming, or stir-fries

• Healthy, homegrown side dishes

• Gardeners seeking fast and productive crops

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to early summer

• Depth: 1 cm

• Spacing: 45 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Harvest heads promptly to keep plants producing fresh side shoots all summer.