Italian heirloom. Variety with large, dense and green clusters with purple tones.
Delicious and very healthy steamed, sauteed or raw. It contains fiber, vitamin C and K, numerous nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties.
The harvest is usually in autumn, always taking into account the time of sowing and the area where it is grown. It needs well-drained, fertile soils rich in organic matter.
It is sown from March to May with a depth of 2cm in rows, with a separation of 50 x 60cm. Water the soil after sowing.
Calendar| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
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| Harvest |
| Botanical name | Brassica oleracea cont. botrytis var. cymosa |
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| Average germination (%) | 95 |
| Germination (in days) | 15-30 |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Planting distance | 50 x 60 cm |
| Seeds per gram | 300 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Fertile, Rich |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Frequent |