Calabrese 'Slender Stem'

Slender Stem Broccoli offers sweet, tender stems and florets, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. This Calabrese vegetable variety is renowned for its high yield and extended harvest period, providing a bountiful supply of delicious broccoli throughout the growing season.

Key Features

• High Yield: Produces abundant stems and florets for a plentiful harvest.
• Extended Harvest Period: Enjoy fresh broccoli over a longer season.
• Delicate Taste: Similar to asparagus, offering a sweet and mild flavour.
• Disease Resistant: Robust against common broccoli diseases, ensuring healthy growth.

Growing Instructions

1. Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun, preferably in south or west-facing areas.
2. Soil Requirements: Requires well-drained soil with an alkaline to neutral pH, suitable for loam and sandy soils.
3. Spacing & Watering: Ensure proper spacing and regular watering to support robust growth.

Harvesting Tips

• Harvest Season: Best harvested from late summer to autumn.
• Technique: Remove the main head to encourage side shoots, allowing for multiple harvests per plant.

Slender Stem Broccoli is versatile in the kitchen, perfect for steaming, stir-frying, roasting, and adding to salads. Its tender texture and sweet flavour make it a favourite among home gardeners who value both taste and ease of cultivation.

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