Calabrese. F1 Marathon.
Calabrese. F1 Marathon.
A bright green variety of broccoli, with a dense head. Companion plants to this include, beets, carrots and marigolds. Just £2.00 for 50 seeds.
CALABRESE
F1 Marathon
Difficulty Rating = Medium
Plant Info
Produces small evenly sized buds. A good colour with well formed heads. An exellent flavour.
Planting and sowing instructions
Sow February to June. Harvest September to November. Sow in a well prepared seed bed from March to June. Sow 13mm deep and 30 cm apart. Transplant five weeks later. Choose a sheltered position in rich fertile soil. Plant 22cm apart. Cover with fleece and water in well.
Companion planting information
Beets, carrots and marigolds.
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