85-110 Days. Introduced in 1941. Very prolific, semi-dwarf variety, producing deep green, medium-sized sprouts.
1290 ~ LONG ISLAND
A popular heirloom variety since the 1890's that was widely planted commercially until the introduction of more uniform hybrids. Each compact, semi-upright 20-24 inch plant produces a heavy set of 50 - 100 good sized, firm sprouts over an extended season. Good for freezing.
1275 ~ CALABRESE
60-90 Days. Also known as Green sprouting broccoli. This popular old style broccoli was fist introduced in the 1880's. It grows a 4 to 18 inch central head with lots of side shoots. A good choice for freezing.
1280 ~ WALTHUM 29.
60-90 Days. The compact, 20 inch plants have dark blue/green, solid, medium sized heads, with plenty of side shoots once the main head is harvested. For a fall harvest, plant in late summer.
1276 ~ DE CICCIO
50-60 Days. First introduced in 1890. The small blue-green heads are delicious, and deliver lots of side shoots since the head is harvested.
45 Days. Italian heirloom broccoli. The tender stems, buds, and flowers have a wonderfully delicate slightly bitter/spicy/peppery broccoli flavor which can be enjoyed in salads, stir-fried, or steamed. Likes cool weather so sow the seeds in the very early spring or wait until late summer for a fall crop. Harvest just before the flowers open. Also known as asparagus broccoli.
