{"product_id":"broccoli-calabrese-natalino","title":"Broccoli Calabrese Natalino [Brassica oleracea var. italica]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe biennial broccoli 'Calabrese Natalino' is the original variety that was groundbreaking for other broccoli varieties. Particularly delicate taste with a strikingly tender broccoli aroma. Forms further side shoots after the main harvest. \u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for pre-cultivation, sowing in spring-summer, no pot culture, good for mixed culture, harvesting the cabbage heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDescription\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe broccoli 'Calabrese Natalino' is an old biennial, medium-early and traditional Italian cabbage variety that paved the way for the popularization of broccoli. This cabbage vegetable was already a popular food in Roman times. After the main flowering, this robust cabbage variety forms numerous side shoots until autumn. The particularly delicate taste of the flower buds is mild and has a delicate broccoli aroma. Broccoli is less demanding to grow than cauliflower and is ideal for eating raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"color: #1f2124\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eGeneral information\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBrassicaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 days\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant height approx.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoot type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep rooter\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutrient requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to -3°C\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permeable, humus-rich loamy soil\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 to 7\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003eSowing and planting information\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGermination type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark germinator\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5-1 cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-22 °C\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14 days\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant and row spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50x50 cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination ability of seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3-4 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMixed culture\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal mixed culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil, Marigold, Tagetes, Rosemary, Soy, Bean, Pea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfavorable mixed culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kohlrabi, Mustard, Radish, other types of cabbage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSowing by climate zone\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePre-cultivation from January to September is recommended. The plants should ideally be planted in a sunny location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePre-cultivation from March to May is recommended. The plants should ideally be planted in a sunny location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003eGeneral recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePre-cultivation and subsequent planting at the specified planting distance is recommended. For pre-cultivation, sow the seeds in a small bowl and let the seedlings grow until the first visible cabbage leaves appear, then transplant them into the desired container. After transplanting, let the seedlings grow at moderate temperatures until they are planted out as seedlings. Plant the seedlings in the bed from the second pair of leaves after the cotyledons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroccoli 'Calabrese Natalino' prefers a permeable, nutrient-rich, moist and humus-rich loamy soil. Doesn't tolerate waterlogging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003eAdditional tips\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe broccoli buds are harvested before the flowers open. To prevent cabbage flies from laying eggs, we recommend using vegetable protection nets. To quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, we recommend additionally incorporating biochar and primary rock flour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cu\u003eType of propagation\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePropagation occurs via seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003ePlant care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #e4cc99;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoose, nutrient-rich and moist soil is essential for stable growth. 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