Suttons Seeds - Broccoli - Purple Sprouting

Suttons Seeds - Broccoli - Purple Sprouting

• Shoots with a fine flavour
• The slightly untidy cousin of calabrese, broccoli provides you with the first harvests of the year in January-April.
• The sweet, earthy flavour complements all kinds of dishes from Asian inspired stir-fries to Sunday roasts.

Growing info:

• Sow April-May outdoors.
• For late winter/spring.

Hints & tips:

• Recommended for freezing.
• Delicious shoots to be picked frequently over a long period. 
• HEALTH BENEFITS: High in vitamins A and C, and a good source of iron. 
• CULINARY TIPS: A growing body of research suggests that broccoli may offer some protection against certain cancers.
• Best steamed not boiled and use within hours of harvesting.