A hardy variety producing an abundant crop of delicious dark purple spears  in springtime which will turn green when cooked.
 
When to Sow: Mar - Jun
 
HOW TO SOW SPROUTING BROCCOLI:
Prepare the planting site  couple of months before hand with plenty of organic matter.
Sow indoors  - In pots or modules of moist well drained compost and cover with 2cm of soil . Ideal Temp 15-18°C. Transplant when large enough to handle and grow on until plants are robust enough to withstand pests before planting out to final positions 60cm apart.

Sow direct from mid April- into a prepared seed bed 2cm deep. Thinning to 10cm for growing on before transplanting to final positions 60cm appart.
 
Classification: Biennial
Germination Time: 1-2 weeks
Harvest  Time:Mar - May Y2
Site: Full Sun/Partial Sun
 
Soil Type: Clay/Chalk/Loam
Soil Acidity: Alkaline/ Neutral
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Water  well in the first few weeks  and protect with netting. May require staking.
Use: EdibleHarvest:  Cut the central spear first to encourage side shoots.Pick regularly when the spears are well formed but before they open. Pick a little from each plant, do not strip a plant  in one go.
 
Days to Maturity:  200 Days
Feed:Nitrogen
Height:90-100cm
Plant Spacing:  60cm