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Calabrese broccoli

vegetable variety in zone 7b

Calabrese broccoli in zone 7b

Calabrese · Brassica oleracea var. italica

Zone
7b 5°F to 10°F
Growing season
220 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 7b

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Common challenges in zone 7b

  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
  • ▸ Japanese beetles
  • ▸ Brown marmorated stink bug
  • ▸ Late summer disease pressure

Modified care for zone 7b

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Calabrese in adjacent zones

Other broccoli varieties for zone 7b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Calabrese broccoli grow in zone 7b?

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

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

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