Enjoy this cold-hardy plant from spring to fall! Prolific and healthy, Heirloom Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli is a must-have for your garden. Growing Instructions: * Bentley Seed Calabrese Broccoli seeds can be planted 1/2 inch deep in the spring and again in midsummer for a second fall harvest. * Thin seedlings to 16" apart. * After harvesting the main head, leave the stem and enjoy smaller heads that continue to form on side shoots. Seed Information: * Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable) * Time to Maturity: About 2 1/2 months * Sun Requirement: Full sun * Spacing: 16" apart * Depth: 1/2 inch * Seeds Per Packet: 145-150 Calabrese Broccoli seeds * Seeds Per Ounce: 9,000 * Ideal Germination Temperature: 55-65°F * Sowing Method: Transplant Uses: * Great for cooking, salads, or eating raw. * Excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Additional Information: * Heirloom Year: 1880 * Plant Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica * Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½" Online resale prohibited.