Broccoli – Limba - 270 seeds

Broccoli – Limba

Description:
Limba is a very early broccoli variety suitable for summer and autumn cultivation. It produces compact, bright green flower heads and is resistant to stemming. Perfect for fresh consumption after harvest, short-term storage and freezing.

Packaging Information:
One package contains 1 gram of seeds , which corresponds to approximately 270 seeds. (+/- 20%)

How to grow Broccoli - Limba from seed

Pre-cultivation in greenhouse

1. Sowing depth: 0.5 cm.
2. Sowing time: February – April.
3. Sowing instructions:
   • Sow the seeds in seed boxes or small pots with nutritious, well-drained soil.
   • Place in a bright and cool area with a temperature of 15-20°C.
   • Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Direct sowing outdoors

1. Sowing depth: 0.5 cm.
2. Sowing time: May – June.
3. Location: Choose a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.

Planting out seedlings

1. Planting time: 15 May – June.
2. Plant spacing: 50 cm between plants and 50 cm between rows.
3. Soil preparation:
   • Improve the soil with compost or well-rotted manure before planting.

Care and maintenance

1. Watering:
   • Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods.
2. Fertilization:
   • Add a nitrogen-rich fertilizer regularly to support growth.
3. Protection:
   • Protect the plants against pests such as the caterpillars of the cabbage moth with nets or biological pesticides.

Harvest

1. Harvest period: July – September.
2. Harvest tips:
   • Harvest the head when it is compact and before the small buds begin to open.
   • Cut off the head with a few centimeters of the stem and let the plant continue to produce smaller side buds for additional harvest.
   • Ideal for both fresh dishes and winter storage!