Broccoli Early Purple Sprouting - Heirloom seeds
An heirloom piece: this is original broccoli without any lab-based cutting or pasting. This magnificent plant dates back to the 17th century and is a perennial crop. Its numerous purple flower shoots have a delicious nutty flavor and are buttery tender. The young leaves and stems are also edible. This variety is hardy and can withstand more than 10 degrees of frost. With the right care, this broccoli can last for years, even in our climate. It is an easy variety to sow, though it takes a bit more time before you can harvest.
Other names for this variety: asparagus broccoli, winter broccoli, broccolini.
Sowing Sprouting Broccoli
Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, and they love generously fertilized soil. Fertilize the ground about 2 months before transplanting.
Sow thinly outdoors in rows from mid-May through June, at a depth of 0.5 to 1 cm. Sowing a little earlier or later doesn't matter much—feel free to be a bit stubborn and follow your own lead.
Transplant in July or August. Place the plants in a south-facing spot but with some shade. You can harvest the flower shoots in the following early spring.
Provide compost and water regularly. These can become quite large plants, so give them support to withstand the wind.
Please note: You aren't the only one who enjoys this plant; snails, birds, and cabbage flies love it too. Be mindful of this and check the plant regularly.
Helping Your Broccoli Through the Winter
Even though Early Sprouting Broccoli handles frost well, a little extra support is desirable:
- Plant them in a spot sheltered from cold winds.
- Prune the plants back significantly.
- Place garden fleece around the plants during severe frost.
- Keep potted plants in a greenhouse or under a lean-to.
- Replace the plants after 5 years.
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- Brand: Gaia Seeds
- Category: Broccoli
- SKU: GS-BGBR01
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Broccoli Early Purple Sprouting - Heirloom seeds
An heirloom piece: this is original broccoli without any lab-based cutting or pasting. This magnificent plant dates back to the 17th century and is a perennial crop. Its numerous purple flower shoots have a delicious nutty flavor and are buttery tender. The young leaves and stems are also edible. This variety is hardy and can withstand more than 10 degrees of frost. With the right care, this broccoli can last for years, even in our climate. It is an easy variety to sow, though it takes a bit more time before you can harvest.
Other names for this variety: asparagus broccoli, winter broccoli, broccolini.
Sowing Sprouting Broccoli
Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, and they love generously fertilized soil. Fertilize the ground about 2 months before transplanting.
Sow thinly outdoors in rows from mid-May through June, at a depth of 0.5 to 1 cm. Sowing a little earlier or later doesn't matter much—feel free to be a bit stubborn and follow your own lead.
Transplant in July or August. Place the plants in a south-facing spot but with some shade. You can harvest the flower shoots in the following early spring.
Provide compost and water regularly. These can become quite large plants, so give them support to withstand the wind.
Please note: You aren't the only one who enjoys this plant; snails, birds, and cabbage flies love it too. Be mindful of this and check the plant regularly.
Helping Your Broccoli Through the Winter
Even though Early Sprouting Broccoli handles frost well, a little extra support is desirable:
- Plant them in a spot sheltered from cold winds.
- Prune the plants back significantly.
- Place garden fleece around the plants during severe frost.
- Keep potted plants in a greenhouse or under a lean-to.
- Replace the plants after 5 years.
