Kings Seeds Broccoli Sprouting Summer Purple
A high yielding versatile variety for Summer to early autumn cropping from late June to October depending on sowing date. Produces high quality, excellent flavoured coloured spears and shows good heat tolerance. Should be planted out within 4 weeks of sowing. Good in stir fries.
When to Sow Summer Purple Broccoli Seeds
April to May.
Plant out
June.
Where to Sow
Sow seeds thinly in a well prepared seed bed in shallow drills 1.5cm (1/2") deep in short rows. Alternatively sow the seeds thinly in seeds trays or two seeds per cell in modules under glass at 13°C.
What to do Next
Outdoor sowings should be thinned out to 7-10cm (3-4in) apart, then once plants are large enough , lifted and transplated to their final planting positions 60cm (24in) apart and 90cm (36in) between the rows to grow on to maturity. As soon as glasshouse seedlings show their first pair of leaves, prick off into trays 5cm (2") apart or thin modules to one seedling per cell. Gradually harden off before planting out when about 15cm (6") tall to the same spacings as detailed above.
Maturity
July to October
Handy Tip
Once the main head has been harvested, the plant will produce small heads over the following weeks.
Nutritional Value
Vitamins A, C and a good source of Iron.
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Description
A high yielding versatile variety for Summer to early autumn cropping from late June to October depending on sowing date. Produces high quality, excellent flavoured coloured spears and shows good heat tolerance. Should be planted out within 4 weeks of sowing. Good in stir fries.
When to Sow Summer Purple Broccoli Seeds
April to May.
Plant out
June.
Where to Sow
Sow seeds thinly in a well prepared seed bed in shallow drills 1.5cm (1/2") deep in short rows. Alternatively sow the seeds thinly in seeds trays or two seeds per cell in modules under glass at 13°C.
What to do Next
Outdoor sowings should be thinned out to 7-10cm (3-4in) apart, then once plants are large enough , lifted and transplated to their final planting positions 60cm (24in) apart and 90cm (36in) between the rows to grow on to maturity. As soon as glasshouse seedlings show their first pair of leaves, prick off into trays 5cm (2") apart or thin modules to one seedling per cell. Gradually harden off before planting out when about 15cm (6") tall to the same spacings as detailed above.
Maturity
July to October
Handy Tip
Once the main head has been harvested, the plant will produce small heads over the following weeks.
Nutritional Value
Vitamins A, C and a good source of Iron.
