Broccoli Purple Early Sprouting

Description

Broccoli Purple Early Sprouting new

Broccoli Purple Early Sprouting new. An extremely easy to grow hardy winter vegetable which crops when little else is available in the garden. Sturdy 12-18in plants produce a heavy crop of tasty purple heads and young leaves (which turn green when cooked) during late winter/early Spring. These should crop through to mid-April, freeing the ground for spring crops. (2000 Seeds per pack)

Cultivation Advice Broccoli Purple Early Sprouting new

Days To Germination: 7-10
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Row: 18-24 inches
Spacing, Plant: 18-24 inches
Light: Mostly Sunny Location
Sow directly into the garden or trays. Cover seeds with 1/8 inch of fine soil.
Keep soil moderately moist during germination. (Broccoli can be sown in spring through to mid-summer for over-wintering)
Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows spaced 2 to 3 feet apart depending upon available room.
Thin or transplant seedlings when 2 inches tall.
Broccoli grows best in a mostly sunny location during the cooler parts of the growing season. Prefers fairly rich soil kept fairly moist.

Cut the main head early and the plants will continue to produce numerous small side heads through to late spring. Continuous steady harvesting is essential to maximise the harvest.
Protect from birds and other pests.