Broccoli Stromboli Garden Plant Hardy Biennial Garden Plants Vegetable Easy to Grow Your Own 12x Plug Plants by Thompson and Morgan.

• Broccoli Stromboli is a variety that resists blindness but produces a generous around of crops.
• This variety is vigorous and produces firm tight heads of broccoli that are early to mature.
• Producing nutritious crops that make a delicious addition to any meal whether they are steamed or lightly boiled.
• Supplied as 12x Broccoli Stromboli Plug Plants.
• Supplied with T&M's very own cultural instructions on how to care for your plants.
• They are also perfect for freezing to prolong storage.

Broccoli Stromboli is a vigorous variety that produces firm and tight heads, that are early to mature. This variety is a generous cropper that resists blindness. Perfect for growing in the vegetable plot. This Crop is perfect for adding to any meal whether they are steamed or lightly boiled. This variety freezes well for longer storage. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 60cm (24”). Pot up plug plants and grow them on in warm, frost free conditions until plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting out. When growing calabrese, choose a sheltered position in firm, rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Prepare the soil in early spring by adding plenty of well rotted farmyard manure to the soil to improve its structure and fertility. Take care when transplanting Calabrese as it resents root disturbance. Plant calabrese at a distance of 22cm (9”) apart, and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water the plants thoroughly after planting. Water Calabrese regularly and do not allow them to dry out as this may impair their development. Hoe between plants regularly to prevent weeds from establishing and bring insect larvae to the surface. The main heads of Calabrese can be harvested from September when they reach 10cm (4”) in diameter, before the flowers open. Leave the plant in the ground to allow sideshoots to develop. These can be harvested when they are 10cm (4”) long. Regular picking will encourage more shoots to be produced. Culinary note: Calabrese is suitable for freezing. Product Specifications: Position: Full sun Height: Up to 90cm (35”). Spread: Up to 60cm (24”). Supplied as 12x Broccoli Stromboli Plug Plants. Delivered with growing and care instructions Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results.