Broccoli Early Purple Sprouting Seeds

Broccoli Early Purple Sprouting Seeds

Broccoli Early Purple Sprouting Seeds produce an abundance of tender purple spears during the colder months, providing one of the earliest and most rewarding harvests from the winter vegetable garden. This popular purple sprouting broccoli variety is renowned for its excellent flavour, exceptional hardiness, and reliable cropping after the lean winter period.

The slender purple florets and tender green stems are packed with flavour and nutrients, making them perfect for steaming, stir-fries, roasting, and a wide range of healthy dishes. Once the main spear has been harvested, the plants continue producing numerous side shoots over several weeks, extending the harvest season.

Easy to grow and highly productive, Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli is an excellent choice for kitchen gardens, allotments, raised beds, and vegetable plots, delivering fresh homegrown vegetables when little else is ready to harvest.

Key Features

Reliable purple sprouting broccoli variety with excellent winter hardiness.

Produces masses of tender purple spears with green stems.

Harvests from late winter into early spring.

Continues producing side shoots after the main spear is cut.

Excellent flavour, perfect for steaming, roasting, and stir-fries.

Ideal for kitchen gardens, allotments, and raised beds.

Easy to grow and suitable for beginner gardeners.

How to Grow Broccoli Early Purple Sprouting Seeds

Sow Broccoli Early Purple Sprouting Seeds indoors or outdoors from April to June in fertile, well-drained soil.

Sow seeds approximately 1cm deep and keep the soil consistently moist during germination, which usually takes 7–14 days.

Transplant young plants into their final growing position, spacing them around 60cm apart in a sunny location with firm, fertile soil.

Water regularly during dry periods and protect young plants from birds and cabbage white butterflies where necessary.

Harvest the main spear from late winter, followed by regular picking of the side shoots to encourage continued production.

Broccoli Growing Tips

Firm the soil well before planting to support strong stems.

Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.

Protect crops with netting against pigeons and cabbage white butterflies.

Harvest spears regularly while they are young and tightly closed.

Remove finished plants after cropping and add them to the compost heap if disease-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I harvest Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli?
Harvests usually begin from late winter through early spring, depending on sowing time and growing conditions.

Is Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli hardy?
Yes, it is an exceptionally hardy purple sprouting broccoli variety that withstands winter weather well.

Will the plants produce more than one harvest?
Yes, after harvesting the central spear, numerous side shoots develop, providing an extended cropping season.

Is Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli easy to grow?
Yes, it is a reliable and rewarding variety suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.

Perfect For

Kitchen gardens

Allotments

Raised beds

Winter harvesting

Vegetable plots

Home cooking

Succession planting

Beginner gardeners