Calabrese ‘Marathon’ is a reliable variety with large blue-green heads which are slow to run to seed. Good disease resistance. This allows later sowings and an extended harvest period.
RHS Award
Pack size: 100 Seeds
Additional Details
When to Sow Marathon Calabrese Seeds
April to May. Can also be sown from late June to early August for cutting October to November.
Where to Sow
Sow the seeds thinly in well prepared seedbeds, 1cm deep in short rows 15cm apart.
What to do next
As seedlings emerge, thin out to 5cm apart. When seedlings are 10-15cm tall transplant to growing site spacing plants 45cm apart. September sown seedlings should be grown on in a cold greenhouse/cold frame and planted out early March.
Maturity
June to November depending on the sowing month.
Handy Tip
When thinning the seedlings you can always plant these out 5cm apart in extra rows. Water plants regularly in dry weather to ensure continuous and steady growth.
Nutritional Values
Excellent source of vitamins A and C and a good source of iron.
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