Broccoli Purple Sprouting - Kahikatea Farm Certified Organic Nursery and Permaculture Farm

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Delicious and hardy brassica producing a long season of edible florets. Plants are slow to grow but eventually reach a large size then yield prolifically for much longer than heading broccoli plants, thereby saving space in the long run. Winter and summer growing varieties are released seasonally in spring and autumn. Frost hardy to – 12⁰C.

9cm pot Cultivation

Plant in full sun in rich, water-retentive alkaline soil. Add lime if required. Protect from cabbage white butterflies and slugs and snails. Stake plants in windy spots. Uses Edible purple florets – to harvest, cut the central head when it appears, then cut side shoots when they are 10-15cm long. Broccoli can be eaten raw, or blanched, steamed, roasted, stir-fried or added to soups, stews and curries. The leaves a...