Broccoli 'Blue Finn' F1 Hybrid (Calabrese) - SeedsBrassica oleracea (Italica Group)

Hardy Annual

What is Hardy Annual?
A plant that completes its entire life cycle (growth, reproduction, death) in one season.
Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C.

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Compact early maturing Broccoli with classic good looks

Dense flavour-packed florets weighing up to 500g

Once the main head has been harvested 'Blue Finn' will produce multiple spears as a bonus crop

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Height Up to 45cm (18in)
Spread Up to 40cm (16in)

Hardy Annual

kitchen garden

full sun

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Description

Broccoli 'Blue Finn' F1 is a compact, early maturing broccoli with classic good looks. Growing from seed offers productive plants that will supply you with plentiful dense and flavour-packed florets weighing up to 500g each. Plus, once the main head has been harvested, 'Blue Finn' will produce multiple spears as a bonus crop – delicious when eaten raw or cook them by steaming, boiling or roasting. With successional sowings you can harvest this calabrese from June to October. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Companion planting: Try growing broccoli with Nasturtiums to draw cabbage white butterflies away from your crop, and mint to help deter flea beetles.

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Sowing

Sow broccoli seeds thinly in a well-prepared seed bed from April to June at a depth of 13mm (½") in rows 30cm (12") apart. Thin seedlings to 10cm (4") apart when large enough to handle. Transplant to their final positions around 5 weeks later when the seedlings have four or five leaves.

Alternatively, sow in pots or a seed tray of good seed compost and cover with 6mm (¼") of compost or vermiculite at a minimum of 15C (60F) until germination, which takes around 7 days. At first leaf stage, prick out into individual cell trays or 7.5cm (3") pots.

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.

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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.
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