Broccoli 'Early Purple Sprouting'

full sun; well draining fertile soil. Stop fertilizing mid August. Over winter and enjoy the early spring shoots. Do not let set seed if you want to perennialize. Else you can let self sow.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Early Purple Sprouting is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Early Purple Sprouting needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 6.2 to 7.2 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Sow 6 mm deep. Keep moist. Opt. germination temp: 15-25 C. Days to germ: 7-14.

Aim to sow 0.51 inches (1.3 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 10°C / 50°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Early Purple Sprouting about 42 days before your last frost date.

transplant out in late spring or early summer.

Early Purple Sprouting is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early spring.