Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli Seeds - Broccoli, 20 seeds

Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a long-season variety grown for its tender purple shoots, which are harvested while the buds are still closed and make a sweet, colorful addition to stir-fries and side dishes. Plants continue to produce side shoots over an extended harvest. This packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
• Planting Time: Sow in spring for a long growing season; plants develop best in cool weather

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Start seeds indoors in spring and transplant out when the weather has settled; in mild climates, sow again in late summer.
• Soil: Loamy, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Sunlight: Full sun for the strongest stems and most shoots.
• Watering: Water consistently so the soil stays moist but not waterlogged.
• Spacing: Space plants about 18 inches apart to give the developing heads room.
• Harvest: Cut the main shoots while the buds are still tightly closed; continue picking the smaller side shoots as they develop to extend the harvest.
• Tips: Side-shooting varieties keep producing longer when picked regularly; do not let the buds open into flowers.