{"product_id":"purple-sprouting-broccoli","title":"Purple Sprouting Broccoli Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Sprouting Broccoli is a very rewarding cool-season crop that produces an abundance of flavorful purple shoots from an autumn planting, with harvests starting as early as April. This overwintering variety is renowned for its sweet, slightly nutty flavor. It is cultivated not only for its tender young shoots but also for its edible leaves and attractive yellow flowers that appear in early summer. It is a versatile vegetable that helps fill the spring gap, when fresh garden vegetables are scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Grow Purple Sprouting Broccoli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt grows well in zones 3 to 9, especially when sown in autumn and overwintered. It prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. It is ideal for garden beds with good air circulation and some protection from winter winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally developed in the United Kingdom for cool, maritime climates, purple sprouting broccoli has long been valued as a reliable early spring vegetable. Its hardiness and productivity have made it a staple in Northern European gardens, and now also in coastal regions of Canada. All parts of the plant are edible and nutritious, rich in vitamins C and K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation for Canadian Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8-9: Sow outdoors in August for a spring harvest.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5-7: Start indoors in mid-summer and transplant in early autumn. Protect with mulch during winter.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3-4: Successful overwintering may vary; grow under protection or as a spring crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Purple Sprouting Broccoli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds in mid-summer, 0.5 to 1 cm (¼ to ½ in) deep. Transplant seedlings, spacing them 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in) apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist during establishment in the fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin harvesting purple shoots in early spring. Leaves can be harvested at any time as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch in late autumn to protect roots. Remove yellowing leaves and add winter protection if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Harvesting Seeds for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to go to seed in the second year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broccoli flowers and produces seeds in its second year of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest dry pods:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the pods turn completely brown and dry, harvest them before they open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning and storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove debris and store seeds in a dry, cool place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds remain viable for 4 to 5 years if properly stored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organic Producers Association (Certificate #1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644639469936,"sku":"MF-BROCCOLI-001","price":6.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/ChatGPTImage28avr.2026_22_22_31.png?v=1777429380","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-sg\/products\/purple-sprouting-broccoli","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}