Broccoli "Green Sprouting Calabrese" 50+ Organic seeds Heirloom, NON-GMO, open pollinated An Italian heirloom brought to America in the 1880s has become a home garden favorite. A dark-green, close beaded bluish green central head that is high in vitamins. The large head also furnishes and an abundance of side shoots. A cool weather vegetable low in calories. Try the nutritious, richly flavored heads and spears in salads or with dips. Also delicious steamed, boiled or sauteed. 5"-8" head and many side shoots. Very early, great for freezing. Cool Weather crop, very easy to grow.