Broccoli Purple Sprouting Summer Purple (Ave 40 seeds)
£0.89
As the name suggests, Broccoli Purple Sprouting Summer Purple is a Summer variety, with excellent colour and well formed sprouting broccoli spears. Bred especially for the British summer, this purple sprouting broccoli is British breeding at its best!
As the name suggests, Broccoli Purple Sprouting Summer Purple is a Summer cropping variety, showing excellent colour and well formed sprouting broccoli spears. Bred especially for the British summer, this purple sprouting broccoli is British breeding at its best!
How to Grow Broccoli Purple Sprouting Summer Purple:
Sowing Time: April to June
Sowing Suggestion:
I would suggest sowing Broccoli Purple Sprouting Summer Purple seeds in a well prepared seed bed in mid to late spring in drills 1cm (½in) deep spaced 30cm (12in) apart.
Growing Broccoli Purple Sprouting Summer Purple:
When the seedlings have four or five leaves transplant to their final quarters 75 x 75cm (30 x 30in) apart.
Harvesting Time: June to October
Helpful Hints: Harvest by snapping off the flowering sprouting broccoli spears before the flowers open; when harvesting sprouting broccoli, remember not to remove the large leaves, as these will protect the next batch of broccoli spears.
Broccoli Purple Sprouting Summer Purple's Nutritional Information:
Purple sprouting broccoli is thought to help resist cancer, heart disease, osteoperosis and diabetes. It is packed with vitamin C, calcium, fibre and vitamin A.
Cookery Suggestion:
For the best flavour, steam sprouting broccoli within hours of harvesting. Remember, purple sprouting broccoli turns to green sprouting broccoli upon cooking.
Average Broccoli Purple Sprouting Summer Purple Seeds per packet: Approx. 40 Seeds