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Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli
A traditional British variety producing beautiful purple florets in late winter and early spring — perfect for adding colour and flavour when few other crops are ready.
2 in stock
Description
Best Grown: Outdoors
Sowing Time: April–June
Plant Out: June–July, once seedlings are sturdy
Harvest Time: February–April (approx. 34–40 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 60 cm apart in rows 60–75 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 80–100 cm tall
Difficulty: Moderate
Why grow it?
- Harvests when little else is available
- Attractive purple florets with excellent flavour
- Hardy and cold-tolerant
- Traditional UK favourite for hungry gap harvesting
- Delicious steamed, stir-fried, or raw
How to grow: Sow seeds April–June in trays or seedbeds. Transplant outdoors June–July, spacing 60 cm apart in rows 60–75 cm apart. Keep well-watered and protect from pigeons. Harvest tender shoots as they appear from February onwards.
Cooking / usage ideas: Steam, stir-fry, or enjoy raw in salads. Sweet flavour and beautiful colour brighten winter and early spring dishes.
Seeds per pack: Not specified
