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Broccoli - Purple Sprouting Continuity Mix

Broad Bean Seeds

Overview

  • Autumn and Spring cropping
  • Tender spears with a mild flavour
  • Simply steam for a delicious treat
  • High in vitamin C and dietary fibre

This mix contains two varieties: - Purple Sprouting – 50% - Summer Purple – 50%

Sowing Instructions

When to Sow

  • Late March to Late April (Spring sowing)

When to Harvest

  • August to September (Year 1)
  • March to April (Year 2)

How to Sow

  1. Prepare seedbed: Sow seeds in rows at a depth of 1cm (½") and 30cm (12") apart.
  2. Germination: Takes 7–14 days.
  3. Transplanting: Move seedlings to final positions around 6 weeks from sowing.
  4. Alternatively, sow in a propagator at 21°C (70°F), cover with vermiculite, then transplant into 7.5cm (3") pots before moving outdoors.

Additional Tips

  • Acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out.
  • Apply lime to acidic soils to reduce the risk of clubroot.
  • Sowing to cropping time: approximately 12–24 weeks.

Learn More

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