50+ Organic Natalino Broccoli Seeds- NON GMO-Open Pollinated seed--A117-Heirloom Variety

50+ Organic Natalino Broccoli Seeds- NON GMO-Open Pollinated seed--A117-Heirloom Variety

Natalino broccoli seeds is best planted to mature in September to October. Cut promptly while it is still pale-green. Natalino makes a wonderful addition to a vegetable dip tray with its curious look and fantastic flavour. Natalino, a Romanesco broccoli, is very similar to Minaret but is a larger plant that matures later.

Growing: Start indoors and transplant out under lightweight row cover to avoid the caterpillars of the Cabbage White butterfly. Broccoli is a fantastic source of vitamins A and D, dietary fibre, and potassium.

Open-pollinated seeds

Matures in 90 days Incredible appearance Light green broccoli Heirloom Season & Zone Season: Cool season Exposure: Full-sun Zone: 3-10 Timing Start indoors March/April or late April/May for summer harvest in 2 to 3 months. For fall harvest, start indoors late May/early June and transplant in July, harvesting in September/October. For overwintering sprouting broccoli, start indoors late March to mid-April, and harvest the following February to May. Seeds will germinate in 7-15 days. Optimal temperature for germination: 10-30°C (50-85°F). Starting Sow indoors, 3 or 4 seeds per pot, 5mm (¼”) deep, under very bright light. Thin to the strongest plant. Space transplants 45-60cm (18-24″) apart in rows 75-90cm (30-36″) apart. Growing Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Broccoli is a moderate to heavy feeder that does best in humus-rich soil amended with composted manure. Mix ¼-½ cup complete organic fertilizer into the soil under each transplant. Transplants should be set out by the time they have 6-8 true leaves. When plants are 20-25cm (8-10″) tall, push soil around the stems up to the first big leaf to encourage side shoots. Broccoli does best in cool weather. Harvest Cut the crown portion of the broccoli with 5 to 6 inches of stem, after it’s fully developed, but before it begins to loosen and separate and the individual flowers start to develop into bright yellow blooms. Removing the central head stimulates regrowth to develop for later pickings. Cutting the head lower on the stem will encourage fewer, but larger side-shoots. The regrowth portion grows from the base of the lower leaves. You can usually continue to harvest broccoli for several weeks.