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RHS Calabrese Marathon F1 Seeds by Mr Fothergill's, Summer Broccoli, AGM Variety

Reliable summer calabrese with dense heads, excellent flavour and long harvests from June to November.

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RHS Calabrese Marathon F1 Seeds are a trusted choice for gardeners looking for a reliable and productive summer broccoli crop. This high performing F1 hybrid produces dense, well formed heads with excellent flavour, making it ideal for both home growers and allotment gardeners who want consistent results across the growing season.

Known for its strong resistance to disease and adaptability to a wide range of soil types, Marathon F1 is particularly valued for its ability to deliver dependable harvests even in less than perfect growing conditions. Once the central head is harvested, the plant continues to produce smaller, tender side shoots, extending your harvest window and providing ongoing fresh produce from a single sowing.

This variety has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, recognising its outstanding performance, reliability and ease of growth. Whether you are growing in a traditional garden bed, allotment plot or raised bed, this calabrese variety offers a simple and rewarding growing experience.

Sow indoors from February to June in trays of seed compost, lightly covering the seeds and keeping them moist. Seedlings typically appear within 7 to 21 days. Once established, transplant into well prepared soil, allowing enough space for strong development. With the right care, you can expect harvests from June through to November, making it a staple for summer and early autumn cropping.

If you are looking for a broccoli variety that combines strong yields, great taste and proven reliability, RHS Calabrese Marathon F1 is an excellent addition to your growing plans.

1 x RHS Calabrese Marathon F1 seed packet
Approximate seed count as per supplier packaging

  • Produces dense, high quality broccoli heads with excellent flavour
  • Strong disease resistance for reliable growing
  • Performs well in a wide range of soil types
  • Long harvesting period with additional side shoots after cutting
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit for proven garden performance

Key Uses

  • Ideal for allotment and garden bed growing
  • Suitable for raised beds and kitchen gardens
  • Perfect for summer cropping plans
  • Great for continuous harvesting with side shoots
  • Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels

This is one of those dependable varieties that takes the stress out of growing your own veg. It is easy to grow, produces consistently and keeps giving with those extra side shoots. Perfect for allotments where you want maximum return from each plant, and just as good for smaller garden spaces.

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About Mr Fothergill's

Mr Fothergill's is a much loved British seed brand with a simple belief at its heart, gardening has the power to enrich everyday life and deepen our connection with nature. What began in 1978 in the converted stable block of Lillie Langtry’s former Newmarket home has grown into one of the most trusted names in seeds and plants, with a reputation built on quality, innovation and genuine care for gardeners.

From its home in Kentford, Newmarket, the company has evolved from a small family business into a modern seed specialist, with purpose built offices, a seed testing laboratory, packing and storage facilities, and extensive trial grounds and growing sites. Every season, seeds and plants are carefully selected, tested and packed so that gardeners in the UK and in more than 30 countries can sow with confidence.

For over 40 years, Mr Fothergill’s has supplied garden centres, shops and home gardeners with an extensive range of vegetable and flower seeds, young plants and useful gardening essentials. Whether you are working with a balcony, courtyard, back garden or full allotment, and whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned grower, the brand’s aim is the same, to inspire you, to offer reliable products at great value, and to give you the confidence to grow a beautiful space and delicious homegrown food.

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