Calabrese : Purple Sprouting : Bordeaux F1

Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest July to November

Description

An outstanding introduction allowing an abundance of quality purple spears to be picked from early summer right through to late autumn. Purple Sprouting Broccoli Bordeaux F1 requires no cold stimulus to produce its traditional tasting spears. Prefers a moist, rich, well-drained soil. Not winter hardy.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds April to June. Sow seeds 1cm (½ inch) deep in drills 23cm (9 inches) apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth and which contains plenty of compost or manure. It may also be beneficial to rake in 100g/sq m of any balanced fertiliser.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when seedlings have 5-6 leaves, spacing by 75cm (30 inches) each way.

Aftercare

Water regularly, especially in dry periods. Hoe between plants and give liquid feed as heads develop.

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

Cheese, broccoli and tomato makes a fantastic pizza topping!