Sowing Instructions:

• Start seeds indoors 68 weeks before the last spring frost.

• Sow seeds inch deep in seed-starting mix.

• Germination occurs in 510 days at 6575F.

• Transplant outdoors when seedlings are 46 weeks old.

Sunlight & Soil Requirements:

• Prefers full sun (68 hours daily).

• Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with pH between 6.07.0.

• Enrich soil with compost or organic fertilizer before planting.

Watering & Spacing:

• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.

• Space plants 1824 inches apart in rows 2430 inches apart.

Harvesting & Growth Cycle:

• Matures in 6090 days.

• Harvest the central head when tight and dark green.

• Side shoots will continue to produce after the main harvest.

Additional Notes:

• Calabrese is a classic Italian heirloom variety.

• Suitable for spring and fall planting in most U.S. zones.

• Great for home gardens, raised beds, and market growers.

Sowing Instructions:

• Start seeds indoors 68 weeks before the last spring frost.

• Sow seeds inch deep in seed-starting mix.

• Germination occurs in 510 days at 6575F.

• Transplant outdoors when seedlings are 46 weeks old.

Sunlight & Soil Requirements:

• Prefers full sun (68 hours daily).

• Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with pH between 6.07.0.

• Enrich soil with compost or organic fertilizer before planting.

Watering & Spacing:

• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.

• Space plants 1824 inches apart in rows 2430 inches apart.

Harvesting & Growth Cycle:

• Matures in 6090 days.

• Harvest the central head when tight and dark green.

• Side shoots will continue to produce after the main harvest.

Additional Notes:

• Calabrese is a classic Italian heirloom variety.

• Suitable for spring and fall planting in most U.S. zones.

• Great for home gardens, raised beds, and market growers.