Winter Wonder Purple Sprouting

Brassica oleracea

This purple sprouting broccoli is a breeding population - a cross pollination of two varieties and selected for production in wet winter conditions. We encourage you to save seed and select the plants that work best for your garden or farm!

Plant in late summer to overwinter in mild winter climates. Grows great in Coastal British Columbia. great early spring crop for home use or market gardens.

Growing instructions

Start indoors in late May, sow 3-4 seeds in each pot, 5mm deep under a bright light. Seeds will germinate in 7-10 days. Thin down to the single strongest plant. Transplant in July at 45-60cm apart in row and 75-90cm apart for a spring harvest. Full sun, ideal soil pH of 6.0-6.8.