RHS Vegetable Collection : Broccoli : Redhead

Vegetable

• Crops in : Continuous cropping from March to April.

Description

An improvement on traditional forms of purple sprouting. Broccoli Redhead are seeds in the RHS Vegetable Collection and produce a more vigorous plant with large primary heads along with good sized, secondary shoots for picking over an 8 week period through from March to April.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds mid May to June. Sow seeds thinly in a prepared seedbed, 1cm (½in) deep, in rows 45cm (18in) apart. Keep well watered and cover with fine netting at all stages, to deter birds and cabbage caterpillar attack.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into well prepared, firm soil allowing 75cm (30in) between plants. Plant firmly. Water plants until established. Earth up and stake as plant develops.

Aftercare

Grows well in fertile, moist, rich well drained soil.

Nutritional Information

Calabrese and Broccoli contain many healthy antioxidants. They are high in Vitamin A and C and are a good source of iron.

Kitchen Notes

For the best flavour, steam broccoli within hours of harvesting.