Purple Sprouting Broccoli 'Early' Strip Pack
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Purple Sprouting Broccoli 'Early' is a variety of broccoli that produces vibrant, purple-hued heads and tender stems. It's a cool-season crop that can be planted from spring to summer for harvesting the following spring. This particular variety is known for its earliness, meaning it produces its crop earlier in the season than other varieties.
'Early' is also known for its sweet, nutty flavour and tender texture, making it a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal. This broccoli variety is easy to grow, and once established, it requires minimal maintenance. It's a popular choice for home gardeners and is a great way to enjoy some fresh home-grown veg at a time of year when there is little else to harvest.
To grow Purple Sprouting Broccoli prefers a sheltered position in firm, rich fertile, and well-drained soil that receives full sun. In early spring, prepare the soil by adding plenty of well-rotted farmyard manure to improve its structure and fertility. Plant the broccoli deeply for stability, spacing the plants about 60cm apart, and cover with protective netting or fleece to prevent bird and insect attacks. If you are in a windy site it is worth staking the plants in early autumn.
- Aspect: Any
- Common Name: Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli
- Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
- Harvesting Period: March to April
- Latin Name: Brassica oleracea (Italica Group) 'Early Purple Sprouting'
- Pot Size: Strip Pack
- Soil Type: Any
- Spacing Between Plants: 60cm
- Spacing Between Rows: 60cm
- Sun Level: Full Sun
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