Broccoletto 'Centoventino' – Seeds (Brassica rapa)

Broccoletto 'Centoventino' is a traditional Italian sprouting broccoli variety, producing tender, thin stalks with small, flavorful florets and abundant leafy greens. Known for its quick growth and delicate, slightly sweet taste, it is ideal for sautéing, steaming, and stir-fries. A versatile, cool-season crop, perfect for home gardens and allotments.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to May.

• Sow 1–2 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil.

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart for optimal growth.

• Prefers full sun and regular watering.

• Harvest young shoots and florets continuously for best flavor.

Key Features

• Traditional Italian sprouting broccoli

• Tender stalks with small, flavorful florets

• Slightly sweet, delicate flavor

• Fast-growing and productive

• Ideal for sautéing, steaming, and stir-fries

Ideal For

• Home gardens and allotments

• Fresh cooking, steaming, and sautéing

• Cool-season planting and continuous harvest

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to May

• Depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 25–30 cm

• Harvest: May to October

Quick Tip

• Harvest young shoots regularly to encourage new growth and maintain tender texture.