Broccoli Spigariello (Leaf Broccoli)
Spigariello broccoli, or ‘Leaf Broccoli’, is a delicious and highly productive variety that’s grown for its tender leaves rather than traditional heads. With a slightly sweet flavour similar to but milder than kale, these broccoli seeds are perfect for home gardeners who love versatile greens.
This Southern Italian favourite thrives in sunny, well-draining soil and provides steady and reliable yields throughout the growing season. Simply pick the leaves as needed or harvest the whole plant for larger meals. Remove any flowering heads as they appear to extend the harvesting period. Spigariello broccoli seeds are easy to grow, incredibly productive, and thrive in Australian gardens, making them a good choice for gardeners of all experience levels.
Cook Spigariello broccoli leaves as you would spinach – lightly sautéed, steamed, or added to soups and pasta dishes for a tasty and nutrient-packed meal. Browse Mr Fothergill’s vegetable seeds to grow more Italian recipe classics, from tomato seeds to spinach seeds and herb seeds.
How To Grow
Sow Spigariello broccoli seeds from late summer to early winter, or in spring in cooler regions. Sow the seeds thinly but firmly, 5mm (¼ in) deep, in a well-prepared garden bed that has already been watered. Plant the seeds in rows 45cm (18 in) apart. Broccoli seedlings appear within 7-10 days.
Once the seedlings are about 10cm tall, thin them out to 30cm apart to allow adequate space for growth. Harvest your Spigariello broccoli 8-10 weeks after sowing. Spigariello broccoli thrives in cool, moist conditions and benefits from a regular watering schedule, especially during dry spells. It also responds well to a light application of organic or slow-release fertiliser during the growing season.
You can pick leaves as needed for ongoing harvests, or alternatively, harvest the entire plant once it has reached the desired size.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
We have a tiered postage charge system depending on the type of products you order, your location and the value of your order, please refer to our Postage Charges page for full details.
Refunds
All goods we sell must be of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose they are sold for. If your seeds or bulbs do not grow for whatever reason we will happily provide you with a replacement. For all other products, please contact our head office through our contact us page. Please note we are not required to give refunds for change of mind or under any other circumstances.
Support
All of us at Mr Fothergill's genuinely care for our customers and insist that the quality of all our seeds, bulbs, garden equipment and level of customer service are of the highest standards - we want you to enjoy shopping with us. However, we are only human and very occasionally things can go wrong with the picking or delivery process. Please rest assured that, on the rare occasions where this proves to be the case, we will always do our very best to put things right. Please contact us if you require support.
Recipe
Cooking Tip
Instructions
Bitterness can be tamed by washing the fruit well, removing the seeds, marinating in salt for at least ½ hour before cooking, squeezing the juice out or boiling cut pieces in a water & lemon solution.
Our Guarantee
Quality is paramount to our business, our seeds and bulbs undergo germination and growth tests before being offered for sale to ensure they comply with our strict quality standards. Through this knowledge we guarantee that all of our seeds and bulbs will grow, providing peace of mind that if they do not grow we will send you a replacement.
Learn MoreSome of our favourites
Call us on
Follow us