Mr Fothergill’s Broccoli Early Purple Sprouting Seeds

Mr Fothergills Broccoli (Sprouting) Early Purple Sprouting Seeds produce a succession of tender, flavour-packed shoots on extremely hardy plants. This well-proven variety is ideal for reliable late winter and early spring harvests when fresh garden produce is most appreciated.

Key Features

• Extremely hardy and reliable variety
• Produces a succession of tender purple shoots
• Excellent for late winter and early spring harvests
• Ideal for allotments and vegetable patches
• Approx. 500 seeds per pack

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica) is a traditional and dependable variety, prized for its resilience and consistent performance. Once established, these hardy plants withstand colder conditions and reward gardeners with multiple flushes of delicious, tender shoots.

The vibrant purple florets sit atop sturdy green stems, offering both visual appeal and rich flavour. Perfect for steaming, roasting or adding to stir-fries, this nutritious crop provides welcome fresh produce from February through to May.

Sow indoors or outdoors from March to May and grow in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. With approximately 500 seeds per packet, this variety is well suited to allotments and larger vegetable plots, ensuring a generous supply of early-season greens.

Specifications

• Product Name: Mr Fothergills Broccoli (Sprouting) Early Purple Sprouting Seeds
• Seed Count: Approx. 500 seeds
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea italica
• Genus: Brassica
• Colour: Green stems with purple florets
• Sow Indoors: March to May
• Sow Outdoors: March to May
• Harvest: February to May
• Suitable For: Allotments and vegetable patches

Care & Growing Tips

• Sow in firm, well-prepared soil and thin seedlings as required.
• Transplant to their final position with adequate spacing.
• Protect young plants from pests with netting if necessary.
• Harvest shoots regularly to encourage further production.

Enjoy dependable, homegrown winter greens with Mr Fothergills Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli a hardy and rewarding addition to your vegetable garden.