Broccoli Spigariello (Brassica oleracea), is a delightful addition to your garden or kitchen. This unique broccoli variety, known by its Latin name, offers a twist on traditional broccoli with its leafy and flavourful appeal.

The Broccoli Spigariello features an abundance of dark green, tender leaves that are packed with flavour. Its leafy nature sets it apart from the typical broccoli heads, making it a versatile ingredient for a range of culinary creations. Whether you sauté it with garlic and olive oil, incorporate it into stir-fries, or use it as a nutritious pizza topping, the Broccoli Spigariello adds a delightful taste and texture to your dishes.

Not only does it bring a burst of flavour, but the Broccoli Spigariello also offers a host of health benefits. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre, it contributes to a balanced and nutritious diet.

Cultivate the exceptional Broccoli Spigariello in your garden and experience its abundant harvest of tender leaves. Elevate your meals with its unique taste and texture, bringing a touch of culinary creativity to your kitchen. Embrace the versatility and nutritional goodness of this remarkable broccoli variety.

Broccoli Spigariello Seed Information

Seed Quantity:	Approx 250 seeds per pack.
Site:	Like other Brassicas the ground should be rich and firm but not recently manured. A sunny position is ideal.
When to Sow:	Indoors: March Outdoors: April to June
How to Sow:	Sow indoors thinly into modules. Germination takes 7-14 days at 15-18°C. When seedlings reach 8cm they are ready to plant out. Water the day before moving and keep watered until established. Sow outdoors thinly in a seedbed 1cm deep in rows 10cm apart. They can also be sown under cover in pots, 2 seeds to a pot, then remove the weaker one. In mid-summer transplant to final growing position, and place 60cm apart. Outdoor transplanting should be 25mm deep in a drill with 60cm spacing. Direct sow 12mm deep in rows 15cm apart. Keep watered. Once germinated thin to 60cm. You could sow a catch crop underneath like lettuce until the plants reach full size.
Care:	Keep watered in dry periods. Add lots of organic matter as a top-dressing as they are hungry plants and this also helps to retain moisture. The broccoli will reach 1m and will require staking, so it is best to support it with a short cane. Pigeons love the young shoots so cover with netting or tin foil on canes.
Harvest:	November to May, they are a cut & come again veg that needs regular picking to prevent it going to seed.

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