A purple cape type which van be cut as a close head - like a cauliflower and used as florets. Or can also be alowed to stretchand cut as tips or short spears.  Delicious when cooked or raw.
 
When to Sow: Apr- June
 
HOW TO SOW PURPLE RAIN BROCOLLI :
Soil should be prepared in the autumn will well rotted organic matter & Lime if needed.
Sow in pots or moudules of moist well drained compost and cover with 2cm of soil . Ideal Temp 10-15°C. Grow on to around 10cm so that plants are robust enough to withstand pests & the weather before planting out 30cm appart with a top dressing of mulch.
Can also be direct sowed from April onwards in a prepared seed bed  and transplated to 40cm appart
 
Classification: Hardy Annual
Germination Time: 1-2 weeks
Harvest Time:Sep - Oct
 
Site: Partial Sun
Soil Type: Clay/ Chalk/ Loam
Soil Acidity: Alkaline/ Neutral
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Keep well watered and feed once a month. Protect  with netting.
Use: Edible
Harvest: Pick heads when still in tight bud or lave to strech  for picking spears.
Days to Maturity:  140 Days
 
Feed:Nitrogen
Height:90cm
Plant Spacing:  40cm