Johnsons Sprouting Broccoli Summer Purple Seeds

Johnsons Sprouting Broccoli Summer Purple Seeds are a very prolific, high quality crop producing tender green stems with purple florets. Purple broccoli is more versatile than common broccoli as it is naturally more tender and cooks quickly under high heat while still retaining its textural integrity. It offers a nutty, peppery flavour with subtle sweetness. Rich in vitamin A & C as well as fibre and iron, these are perfect in perfect in soups, stir-fries, risottos or as a side dish

A healthy patch of leafy greens in your garden is both wonderful to look at and helps maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eating a diet rich in leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and broccoli helps keep a balanced diet thanks to their significant amounts of vitamins A and C and several minerals. Quick to grow and versatile in the kitchen, you can enjoy a plentiful harvest throughout the seasons.

Characteristics:
When to Sow: For indoor sowing - January to March
When to Harvest: For indoor sowing - June to October
Soil Type: Fertile, moisture retentive soil
Advice: Pick young shoots regularly to encourage further cropping
Packet Contents: Average 150 seeds
Latin name: Brassica oleracea Italica
Transplanting: Transplant outside in late May to avoid frosts

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