When will my calabrese be ready?

[carolinej]

I have 2 calabrese in my greenhouse. They are huge plants, and the head on one is about 6 inches across. I have never grown them before, so have no idea when they are ready. I dont want to pick them before they are a good size, but dont know when they will flower.

Any ideas?

Thanks

cj :)

[carolinej]

[Jeannine]

Caroline if they are six inches across,I would be picking them now,they may get a little bigger,watch them carefully though.Once picked they will probably side shoot and you will get more.

XX Jeannine

[tim]

And certainly cut them well before the buds start to open.

[carolinej]

Thanks. Well, that means calabrese with our Sunday dinner tomorrow ;D

cj :)

[carolinej]

Just got back from the lottie. Here it is. My first ever calabrese ;D ;D ;D



cj :)

[Marymary]

That looks great.  Did you grow it in a pot in the greenhouse?

[carolinej]

No, it was straight in the ground. I didnt realise how big the plants got though, so it is a bit of a squeeze to get in the door now!

The bed is about 3 ft wide. Originally, I planted 3 plants in a row. I was really miffed when I accidentally hoed the middle one off. I'm glad now though, as the remaining 2 are a bit close. there is absolutely no room for a third.

You live and learn ::)

cj :)

[manicscousers]

lovely looking calabrese and no damage by 'nasties'  :)

[Jeannine]

Looking really good Caroline,hope you enjoy lunch today,.........there is those straws again ggrrrr

[miniroots]

That looks beautiful... They're not that brilliant green in the shops...

When did you sow?

[kitten]

Wow caroline, it's a stunner  :o  ;D  When did you sow them? x

[carolinej]

Just checked my notes. I sowed them on 13th February. I see I have added a note saying I read that calabrese dont transplant well, and not to do it again. I will now cross that out!!!

cj :)