Broccoli / Calabrese Parthenon F1

£1.69

A very high yielding F1 Calabrese variety. The outer florets remain beaded and firm with an improved green colour.  Main head weight 400-600 gm. Matures in 80-85 days.

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Broccoli / Calabrese Parthenon F1

A very high yielding F1 Calabrese variety. The outer florets remain beaded and firm with an improved green colour.  Main head weight 400-600 gm. Matures in 80-85 days.

Cultivation advice Broccoli / Calabrese Parthenon F1

Days To Germination: 7-10
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Spacing, Row: 24-36 inches
Spacing, Plant: 18-24 inches
Light: Mostly Sunny Location

  • Best sown Feb – May for harvesting Jul to Oct.
  • Sow directly into the garden or trays. Cover seeds with 1/8 inch of fine soil. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
  • Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows spaced 2 to 3 feet apart depending upon available room.
  • Thin or transplant seedlings when 2 inches tall.
  • Broccoli grows best in a mostly sunny location during the cooler parts of the growing season. Prefers fairly rich soil kept fairly moist. Side shoots can be harvested after cutting main head.