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Calabrese broccoli

vegetable variety in zone 5a

Calabrese broccoli in zone 5a

Calabrese · Brassica oleracea var. italica

Zone
5a -20°F to -15°F
Growing season
150 days
Days to harvest
60 to 90

The verdict

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About Calabrese

Sweet, tender, deep flavor; classic green-headed Italian broccoli. Steaming, roasting, fresh, side shoots after main head. Heritage open-pollinated, productive long after main harvest.

Critical timing for zone 5a

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Common challenges in zone 5a

  • ▸ Fire blight in pears
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust
  • ▸ Late spring frosts

Modified care for zone 5a

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Calabrese in adjacent zones

Other broccoli varieties for zone 5a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Calabrese broccoli grow in zone 5a?

Yes. Calabrese is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7b, which includes zone 5a.

Image: "Brassica oleracea var. italica Limba 2022-04-24 7316", by Salicyna, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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