Broccoli Seeds – Calabrese
Details
Grow crisp, green broccoli heads at home. Calabrese is a dependable open-pollinated variety that forms a large central head followed by tender side shoots – ideal for the cool months in Tamil Nadu.
Why grow it
- Big central head – plus side shoots after the first cut.
- Open pollinated – save your own seed.
- Grows in bags – one plant per 15–18 inch grow bag.
Sowing guide
| Sow (plains) | Oct–Dec |
| Sow (hills) | Feb–Mar, Aug–Oct |
| Sowing depth | 0.5–1 cm |
| Spacing | 45 cm |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Harvest | 90–100 days |
| Grow in | 15–18 inch grow bag |
| Sunlight | 6 hours or more |
How to grow
- Sow in a tray – Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in cocopeat; keep moist and shaded.
- Transplant – Move to a 15–18 inch bag at 4–5 weeks (4–5 leaves).
- Feed & water – 6+ hours sun; water when the top inch is dry; compost every 2 weeks.
- Harvest the head – Cut when the head is tight and dark green; side shoots follow.
Packet
| Packet weight | About 0.4 g |
| Seeds per packet | About 100 seeds |
| Seed type | Open pollinated |
| Variety | Calabrese |
| Tamil name | ப்ரோக்கோலி |
Product images are 3D renders; the vegetable is shown for illustration. Seed counts are approximate.
Quality & Storage
Every product is checked and packed by Sri Lakshmi Agro in Chennai. Store seed packets in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and sow before the date on the pack. Keep fertilisers, manures and bio-inputs sealed after opening, and out of reach of children and pets.
Delivery & Help
Orders are packed and dispatched from Chennai. Delivery charges are shown at checkout before you pay. For bulky items such as 25–50 kg soil and manure bags, vermi beds and plant stands, we may arrange local transport and will contact you. Need help choosing? Email us at srilakshmiagro26@gmail.com.
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