Davids Garden Seeds Broccoli Calabrese EB118Q Green 50 Organic ...

[Brought to U.S. by Italian gardeners, introduced to seed trade 1914-1918.] Produces central head (3-6 in. diameter) plus many side shoots. Organically grown. Davids Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality seeds since 2009. Lot Number: DGS0024. When starting seeds, the most important thing to remember is not to plant them too deep. Placing the seeds in less than 1/4 inch of soil will do. The seed is a living embryo that contains enough energy to germinate and break the surface of the soil. If planted too deep, the seed will run out of energy and die before it breaks the surface. Keep the soil moist, but not wet with a temperature of at least 70 degrees. Over-watering will drown the seed. A good rule to follow is the dirt should be moist so it feels like brown sugar up to your first knuckle. If it feels dry like salt, it is too dry. If it feels like wet flour then it is too wet. The best watering is bottom watering. Put your starter pots in a tray and let them soak up the water they need until the seeds germinate. Watering from the top can dislodge the germinating seeds and kill them. Seeds should germinate in about 7 to 14, and sometimes even 21 days. If starting indoors, seeds need 14 to 16 hours of daylight a day. A grow light will be needed. A regular florescent or lamp light will not do the job. If you are going to start indoors, you will need to make a small investment. Putting pots on a window sill will not work in most cases. If the seeds do not get enough light, they will grow tall and thin. Then they will die. Also, know that in the garden, birds, ants and other insects like seeds for dinner. It is possible to plant them and have them stolen, especially smaller seeds.

• Ready to eat in 58 days
• Seeds are Non-GMO and hand packed by David's Garden Seeds
• Organic heriloom seeds
• Produces central heads that are 3 to 6 inches accross plus many side shoots
• Germination rate: About 80%