Calinaro
The variety Calinaro is a short growing broccoli plant with (for open pollinated broccoli) relatively large and heavy heads (350 g). Dark green and somewhat blunt shoots. Grows rapidly and matures in about 50 days. Long harvesting window. Suitable for market and backyard gardeners. For spring and autumn production. Exceptional flavour.
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Characteristics
Time to maturity in days: ca. 50 days
Origin
Multiplier: Gärtnerei Spiren / Per AndersenBreeder: T. Heinze Cerifications: EU Bio
Cultivation
Planting distance: ca. 50 x 50 cm Seed germination temperature: 15-20 °C Optimal amount of plants: ca. 4 plants/m²Raise in seed bed: mid of May till beginning of July for planting out from mid of June till beginning of August; start harvesting from beginning of August till mid of OctoberSowing depth: ca. 1 cm