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Purple Sprouting Early Broccoli Seeds for Planting – Gardening Seeds

Purple Sprouting Early Broccoli Seeds for Planting – Gardening Seeds

$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost for early crops
Direct sow outdoors in early spring or late summer for fall harvests
Plant seeds ¼ to ½ inch deep in well-prepared soil
Thin seedlings and space plants appropriately

How to Grow

Provide full sun for best growth
Maintain evenly moist, fertile well-drained soil
Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Side dress with compost or balanced fertilizer

Tips

Harvest florets before they open for best flavor
Cut central head to encourage side shoots
Protect from pests like cabbage worms with row covers

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

deep purple

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Purple Sprouting Early Broccoli Seeds for Planting – Gardening Seeds
seed-type

Seed Type

Open pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

vegetable

Purple Sprouting Early Broccoli is a classic cool-season vegetable variety known for its striking purple florets and excellent cold tolerance. It produces multiple tender shoots over a long harvest period, adding color and nutrition to your garden and kitchen

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Medium

plant-height

Plant Height

60 to 90 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3 to 9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

18 to 24 inches

planting-depth

Planting Depth

¼–½ inch

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000113501

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes purple sprouting broccoli different from standard broccoli?

Purple sprouting broccoli produces smaller flowering shoots instead of one large central head like many common varieties.

Can purple sprouting broccoli grow in small gardens?

Yes, it can fit well in raised beds and compact vegetable spaces with proper spacing.

Why does broccoli develop purple colour?

Purple pigmentation is a natural characteristic of some broccoli varieties.

Does broccoli need cool temperatures?

Cool conditions generally support healthy growth and flowering shoot development.

Can broccoli shoots be harvested more than once?

Multiple side shoots may develop over time, allowing gradual harvesting.

What plants grow well near broccoli?

Broccoli can be included in mixed vegetable gardens with plants sharing similar conditions.