Calaberese Broccoli Seeds

Calabrese Broccoli Seeds:

Calabrese Broccoli was brought to America by Italian immigrants in the early 1880s and gets it's name from Calabria in Italy.

Calabrese is a favorite cutting and sprouting Broccoli. It produces large green heads and stalks. After the central head is harvested, it will continue to produce dozens of delicious side shoots until the first hard frost.

Calabrese should be planted in May to be harvested during the winter or, in temperate climates, early the following year.

Calabrese Broccoli can be enjoyed raw, steamed, cooked or stir fried. It is definitely a staple in any vegetable garden!

Also available:
Butternut Squash Seeds
Florida Highbush Eggplant Seeds

Stir-Fried Kale and Broccoli Florets

An unusual side dish, a light fall lunch or dinner starter.
Submitted by Janet in Longmont, Colorado

• 1/8 Cup extra virgin olive oil
• 7 Cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 Jalapeno Chili Pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 head fresh Broccoli, chopped
• 1 bunch Red Russian Kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1/4 Cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut in thin strips
• Juice of 2 limes
• Salt

1. Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
2. Stir in garlic and chile pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in broccoli; cook 1 minute.
3. Add kale, and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in lime juice, and season with salt to taste. Toss well.

Serves: 4 to 6

Companion Plants for Broccoli: These plants will grow well with Broccoli

• Chamomile


• Peppermint


• Dill


• Sage


• Rosemary

Repellent Plants for Broccoli: Avoid planting these within close proximity to Broccoli

• Mustards


• Nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, etc)