Brokkoli Calabrese Natalino [Brassica oleracea var. italica]

The broccoli 'Calabrese Natalino' is an ancient biennial, mid-early and traditional Italian type of cabbage that paved the way for the popularization of broccoli. Already in the time of the Romans, this cabbage vegetable was a popular food. After the main flowering, this robust variety of cabbage forms numerous side shoots by autumn. The special delicate taste of the flower buds is mild and has a delicate broccoli aroma. Broccoli is less demanding than cauliflower and is ideal for raw consumption.

General information
Plant family: Brassicaceae
Life Cycle: Biennial
Days to harvest: 90 days
Plant height approx.: 60 cm
Root Type: Deep Root
Nutrient requirements: Strong Eaters
Water Requirements: Means
Winter hardiness: Up to-3 °C
Location: Sunny
Floor: Permeable, moist, loamy, humus, rich in nutrients

PH: 6.5 to 7

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Dark germ
Seed Depth: 0.5-1 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 18-22 °C
Germination time: 7-14 days
Planting, row spacing: 50x50 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Basil, marigold, marigold, marigold, marigold, rosemary, soy, beans, peas
Unfavorable mixed culture: Kohlrabi, onion, garlic, mustard, radish, radish, other types of cabbage

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
From February after the last frosts, sow directly into the open air. We recommend pre-cultivation in small bowls from January to August.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
From May after the ice saints, sow directly into the frost-free open air. We recommend pre-cultivation in small bowls from March to May.

General
We always recommend pre-culture for cabbage, for this purpose let the seedlings grow in a small bowl up to the first visible cabbage leaves, then pik into the desired container. After peckering, let the seedlings grow at moderate temperatures until they are planted out as seedlings. The planting of the seedlings in the bed is carried out from the 2nd Pair of leaves after the cotyledders.
Cabbage plants prefer a sunny location with sufficient water and nutrient-rich, humus-rich loam soil. Prepare the soil for cabbage with deposited animal manure. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
The broccoli buds are harvested before the flowers open. To prevent the laying of eggs from cabbage flies, we recommend the use of vegetable protection nets. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds.

Care Plants
The bed in the cabbage plants should never dry out completely, regular watering is necessary to keep the growth of the plants stable. M It animal manure prepared beds and planting in mixed culture, replaces additional fertilization.

Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Brassica oleracea var. italica
English Names: Broccoli
German names: Brokkoli
Portuguese names: Brócolis, Bróculos
Spanish Names: Brócoli, Brócoli, Brécol
French names: Brocoli