Purple Sprouting Broccoli

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£8.95
Edible
Leafy Vegetable

Discover the vibrant and nutritious Purple Sprouting Broccoli, a perfect choice for UK home gardens. Packed with vitamins C and K, this variety not only enhances your meals but also adds a stunning splash of color to your vegetable patch.

Growing Instructions

  • Planting Season: Best planted in autumn for a winter harvest.
  • Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
  • Spacing: Sow seeds 30cm apart to allow ample growth.
  • Care Tips: Ensure consistent watering and mulching to retain moisture. This variety is resistant to common pests, making it ideal for sustainable gardening.

Harvesting Tips

Harvest from February to May when the heads are firm and the florets are compact. Look for a dense central head and tightly closed buds to determine readiness.

Culinary Uses

Enjoy your Purple Sprouting Broccoli steamed, stir-fried, or roasted. Enhance the flavor with a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of melted butter for a simple yet delicious dish.

Why Choose AcquaGarden

At AcquaGarden, we make gardening easy with high-quality, easy-to-grow vegetable plants. Our Purple Sprouting Broccoli comes ready for immediate planting, ensuring a bountiful and hassle-free harvest. Explore our Best Sellers or visit the Brussels & Broccoli - Vegetable Plants collection for more options.

Order your Purple Sprouting Broccoli plants today and enjoy fresh, home-grown produce right from your garden!

Details

Broccoli 'Purple Sprouting' produces vibrant purple florets with a tender, sweet flavour. Ideal for steaming, stir-fries, and salads, this variety is hardy and productive, thriving in cooler weather.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Long harvest period from late winter to early spring
  • Requires spacing to support growth

What's Included

Packs: Ready-to-plant, each containing 12 or 24 plants, ideal for direct planting in your garden beds or containers.

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Well drained
Planting Time Spring to Autumn
Moisture Moderate
Hardiness Hard
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 60cm
Height and Spread 90cm x 90cm
Annual or Perennial Biennial

What You Need To Know About “Purple Sprouting Broccoli”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Broccoli 'Purple Sprouting' is a reliable variety producing vibrant purple florets with a tender, sweet flavour, ideal for fresh eating, steaming, and stir-fries.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Long harvest period from late winter to early spring
  • Requires spacing to support growth

Broccoli 'Purple Sprouting' is a reliable variety producing vibrant purple florets with a tender, sweet flavour, ideal for fresh eating, steaming, and stir-fries.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Long harvest period from late winter to early spring
  • Requires spacing to support growth
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Sunny and Sheltered
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio
Planting Time: Spring to summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Sunny and Sheltered
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

Our plants are carefully packaged to arrive safely. If your order is damaged, contact our customer service within 48 hours for a replacement or refund.

How long does delivery take?

We deliver the best quality plants in the fastest time possible, usually within 3 days in the UK.

What if I need extra help with planting or growing?

If you need extra help, call our customer service or chat with us online for consulting. We are here to ensure your happiness and make gardening easy and fun.

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