Among the sprouting varieties, Purple Sprouting Early stands out as the most favoured. Its robust nature and prolific yield make it highly popular, yielding numerous dark purple spears in March that transform to green when cooked.
Cherished as a UK heirloom, Early Purple Sprouting broccoli offers exquisitely tender, wine-colored shoots in early spring, when everything else is merely contemplating awakening. The substantial stalks, reaching a height of about 2-3 feet, grow steadily during the winter, bursting forth in February or March with an abundant crop of remarkably flavourful purple spears. The leaves, rich in taste, ensure a supply of wholesome greens for you and your family throughout the winter.
Sow in April and May for a crop starting the following March through May
Thriving in our British climate and exceptionally frost-hardy, this broccoli variety is indispensable for any garden aiming for year-round productivity.
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