Broccoli Sprouting Early Purple Seeds

Broccoli Sprouting Early Purple Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Broccoli Sprouting Early Purple (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a hardy, reliable variety producing slender purple spears with excellent flavour and nutritional value.

 

Bred for early cropping, it’s ideal for overwintering and spring harvests perfect for raised beds, allotments, and cool-season gardens.

 

Thriving in fertile, moisture-retentive soil, Early Purple flourishes in full sun and delivers tender shoots packed with antioxidants and vitamins.

 

Its attractive colour and mild, nutty taste make it a favourite for steaming, stir-frying, or adding to seasonal dishes.

 

The plants also attract beneficial insects with their nectar rich flowers.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 500 seeds

 

Sow: April – May or July – August (outdoors)

Germination: 7 – 14 days

Soil Type: Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil

Position: Full sun

Height/Spread: 75 – 100 cm tall, 45 – 60 cm spread

Harvesting: February – April (following year)

Companion Plants: Onions, Dill, Chamomile

Avoid Planting With: Strawberries or tomatoes

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Outdoors:

Sow seeds 1 cm deep in prepared beds from April to May or July to August for overwintering. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 45 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart. Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture.

 

Growing On:

Protect young plants from cabbage root fly and caterpillars. Harvest spears when they are 10–15 cm long and before flower buds open. Cut regularly to encourage further cropping.

 

Broccoli Sprouting Early Purple offers cold resilience, vibrant colour, and gourmet flavour in a dependable overwintering crop. A must have for seasonal variety and nutritious spring harvests.

 

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