Spigariello Liscia 'Leaf Broccoli'
Spigariello Liscia 'Leaf Broccoli' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
A Southern Italian heirloom broccoli variety grown for its leaves. The flavour is something between broccoli and kale but with a tender crunchiness. It is a great cut-and-come-again vegetable as it produces over a long season. Removing the small flowering heads will extend the season. Use it steamed, in stir-fries and salads. It is easy to grow and will tolerate warmer conditions without bolting much better than regular broccoli. Days to harvest: 21 baby leaf, 45 full size.
Product: Spigariello Liscia 'Leaf Broccoli'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
Syn. Minestra Nera, Leaf Broccoli; A Southern Italian heirloom broccoli variety grown for its leaves. The flavour is something between broccoli and kale but with a tender crunchiness. It is a great cut-and-come-again vegetable as it produces over a long season. Removing the small flowering heads will extend the season. Use it steamed, in stir-fries and salads. It is easy to grow and will tolerate warmer conditions without bolting much better than regular broccoli.
Plant type: Annual cool season crop; frost hardy
Plant height: 75 - 100 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 21°C soil temp.
Temperate: Early spring
Subtropical: Autumn to early winter
Tropical: Worth trying as a substitute for broccoli
Germination: 5 - 10 days
Depth: 6 - 12 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Directly where it is to grow; seed can also be broadcast
Soil type: Fertile, well drained pH 6 - 7.2; keep soil moist; add organic fertiliser
Rows: 45 cm apart
Harvest: Days to harvest: 21 baby leaf, 45 full size. Keep the young leaves picked to harvest over 4 to 6 weeks
100 seeds per packet
Brassica oleracea
Annual cool season crop; frost hardy
Spigariello Liscia 'Leaf Broccoli'
A Southern Italian heirloom broccoli variety grown for its leaves. The flavour is something between broccoli and kale but with a tender crunchiness. It is a great cut-and-come-again vegetable as it produces over a long season. Removing the small flowering heads will extend the season. Use it steamed, in stir-fries and salads. It is easy to grow and will tolerate warmer conditions without bolting much better than regular broccoli. Days to harvest: 21 baby leaf, 45 full size.