SPIGARIELLO LISCIA ‘Leaf Broccoli’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
- Southern Italian heirloom grown primarily for its tender, flavourful leaves.
- Delicious flavour between broccoli and kale with a mild, crunchy texture.
- Excellent cut-and-come-again vegetable producing over a long season.
- Small flowering heads can be removed to extend harvest time.
- Performs well in warmer conditions without bolting as quickly as regular broccoli.
- Ideal for steaming, stir-fries, and fresh salads.
- Fast growing and highly productive, ready to harvest in as little as 21 days for baby leaves.
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Annual cool season crop; frost hardy
- Plant Height: 75–100 cm
Sowing Information
- Germination: 5–10 days
- Depth: 6–12 mm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly where it is to grow or broadcast and thin seedlings
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with pH 6.0–7.2; incorporate organic fertiliser before sowing
- Spacing: 15 cm between plants, rows 45 cm apart
Growing Tips
- Keep soil consistently moist for tender leaves and steady growth.
- Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage continued production.
- Remove flowering heads promptly to prolong the leafy harvest period.
- Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest
21 days for baby leaves and 45 days for mature leaves. Pick frequently over 4–6 weeks to maintain productivity and flavour.
When to Sow Spigariello in Your Climate
Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
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Temperate | Early spring | Sow as soon as soil is workable. Protect seedlings from late frosts if necessary. |
Subtropical | Autumn to early winter | Plant in cooler months for best results. Water consistently to avoid bolting. |
Tropical | Autumn to early winter | Trial as a substitute for broccoli. Grow in the coolest part of the season. |
Cool | Spring and summer | Sow when soil can be worked. Use row covers if frosts are expected. |
Arid | Autumn and early spring | Sow during cooler months. Mulch and irrigate regularly for best growth. |