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Broccoli Seeds - Purple Sprouting

Sweet tasting and turn green when cooked

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Brassica oleracea

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 70 to 200 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 30 inches

COLOR

  • Green

Grow Heirloom Broccoli - Purple Sprouting Broccoli Seeds:

Not a product of some scientist's musings, Purple Sprouting Broccoli is actually an English heirloom variety bred for overwintering. Tall and prolific, Purple Sprouting Broccoli grows slowly through the winter and sprouts in the spring. A wonderfully interesting addition to your garden that is just as flavorful.

  • • Heirloom, more shoots and bigger harvests
  • • When cooked broccoli turns green, simple to grow, earthy sweet taste, very cold tolerant
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 247
1 Ounce 7,000
1/4 Pound 28,000

Planting Guide

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Broccoli Seeds - Purple Sprouting

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Broccoli Seeds - Purple Sprouting FAQs

What type of seed is Purple Sprouting Broccoli?

Purple Sprouting Broccoli is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Purple Sprouting Broccoli get?

Purple Sprouting Broccoli grows to central head 3-5 inches in diameter.

What is the flavor profile of Purple Sprouting Broccoli?

Purple Sprouting Broccoli has a flavor profile described as similar to asparagus but sweeter and nuttier and mild and delicate.

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