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Description
A versatile variety maturing after 65-70 days. Grows to half the height of normal calabrese crops making it ideal for production under fleece, etc. Very domed heads with tight beads. Open habit helps reduce incidence of botrytis and mildew. Suitable for baby head production.
Sowing Time: Sow seeds between March to July
Germination: Germinates at 7 - 30°C.
Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds mid February into trays under glass, or outdoors from March in a well prepared seed bed in drills 1cm (1/2") deep spaced 30cm (12") apart. Cover seeds with a fine soil and keep moist during germination.
Growing Instructions: When the seedlings are 2 inches tall thin or transplant to their final site 45cm apart
After Care: Keep moist and weed free.
Information provided for guidance only, as cultural practices and climatic circumstances vary.
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