Fothergill's Broccoli Autumn Covina Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea botrytis, a robust and reliable variety of autumn broccoli.
• Extended Harvest: Offers a generous cropping window, with harvests possible from June through to November, depending on your sowing schedule.
• High-Quality Heads: Produces firm, well-formed broccoli heads with excellent flavour and texture, suitable for a wide range of culinary dishes.
• Versatile Sowing: Can be sown outdoors between March and June, allowing for successional planting to ensure a continuous supply.
• Nutritional Value: A fantastic source of vitamins and minerals, providing fresh "superfood" greens directly from your garden or allotment.
• Reliable Performance: Specifically selected for its ability to produce consistent results throughout the British growing season.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing: Sow outdoors in a well-prepared seedbed or modules between March and June.
• Positioning: Prefers a sunny position in firm, fertile, and well-drained soil.
• Maintenance: Keep the soil moist during dry spells and ensure the plants are protected from birds (such as pigeons) using netting where necessary.
• Harvesting: Cut the central head while the buds are still tight to encourage the development of smaller side shoots.