Calabrese 'Slender Stem'

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Brassica

Calabrese 'Slender Stem' offers tender, sweet stems and florets. Perfect for steaming, stir-frying, and salads, this variety is known for its high yield and extended harvest period.

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Calabrese 'Slender Stem' produces tender, sweet stems and florets that are perfect for steaming, stir-frying, and salads. This variety is easy to grow and known for its high yield and extended harvest period.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Long harvest period from summer to autumn
Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

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Plant Care

Calabrese 'Slender Stem' is a reliable variety producing tender, sweet stems and florets, ideal for steaming, stir-frying, and salads.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Long harvest period from summer to autumn
Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

Calabrese 'Slender Stem' is a reliable variety producing tender, sweet stems and florets, ideal for steaming, stir-frying, and salads.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Long harvest period from summer to autumn
Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

Planting Time:	Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Sunny and Sheltered
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio

Planting Time:	Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Sunny and Sheltered
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio

Choose a sunny area for Calabrese 'Slender Stem', whether in the garden or in containers. Keep them well watered and ensure they have enough space to grow.

Needs full sun, so choose a sunny spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with good drainage holes and quality compost if container growing

Water well both before and after planting; space plants 30-45cm apart for best results

Choose a sunny area for Calabrese 'Slender Stem', whether in the garden or in containers. Keep them well watered and ensure they have enough space to grow.

Needs full sun, so choose a sunny spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use containers with good drainage holes and quality compost if container growing

Water well both before and after planting; space plants 30-45cm apart for best results

Choose the Right Spot:	A warm, sheltered location with plenty of sun
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seeds or seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 10cm apart

Choose the Right Spot:	A warm, sheltered location with plenty of sun
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seeds or seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 10cm apart

Calabrese 'Slender Stem' grows steadily and produces plenty of tender, sweet stems. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll enjoy a plentiful harvest of delicious calabrese!

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Keep the soil consistently moist.
Apply a balanced fertiliser once a month to support growth and yield.
Check for pests like aphids and caterpillars and treat with organic insecticidal soap if necessary.
Harvest stems when they are tender and sweet for the best flavour and texture.

Calabrese 'Slender Stem' grows steadily and produces plenty of tender, sweet stems. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll enjoy a plentiful harvest of delicious calabrese!

Water frequently, especially in hot weather. Keep the soil consistently moist.
Apply a balanced fertiliser once a month to support growth and yield.
Check for pests like aphids and caterpillars and treat with organic insecticidal soap if necessary.
Harvest stems when they are tender and sweet for the best flavour and texture.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist.
Support and Pruning:	Not required, but thin seedlings to 10cm apart for healthy growth.
Harvesting:	Harvest when florets are fully developed but before they start to flower for the best flavour.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist.
Support and Pruning:	Not required, but thin seedlings to 10cm apart for healthy growth.
Harvesting:	Harvest when florets are fully developed but before they start to flower for the best flavour.

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