PURPLE SPROUTING
Discover the unique charm of Purple Sprouting Broccoli, a hardy variety perfect for early spring harvests. This broccoli produces petite, exceptionally sweet purple crowns that turn a vibrant green when cooked. It's remarkably cold-tolerant, thriving even in temperatures below 10°F. Growing to a height of 24 to 36 inches, it offers potential for perennial growth and is a rich source of essential vitamins and highly absorbable calcium, making it a nutritious and delightful addition to your garden and meals.
$10.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
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Category Rank
4842
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#4842 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+3%
Above average
Days to maturity
150180
/ - days
Who it's for
- Extended Harvest Window
- High Nutritional Value & Appeal
- Exceptional Cold Tolerance
Who should skip it
- Long Maturation Period
- Requires Significant Space
- Color Instability When Cooked
Key Specs
Days to maturity
150-180 days
Planting season
Spring, Fall
Seed form
Loose Seeds
Variety type
Open-Pollinated
USDA hardiness zones
1-10
Container friendly
false
Attracts pollinators
false
Seed count
approx. 250-350 seeds per gram
Features
- Produces sweet purple crowns early in spring.
- Extremely cold-hardy, surviving below 10°F.
- Crowns turn green when cooked.
- Encourages side shoots for continuous harvest.
- Tall plants reach 24-36 inches.
- Petite, very sweet tasting crowns.
- Nutritional powerhouse with absorbable calcium.
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Purple Sprouting variety for its exceptional flavor, noting the sprouts are sweeter and more tender than standard broccoli. The striking deep purple visual appeal is also a consistent highlight. Seed quality receives high marks, with many reporting strong germination and vigorous growth. The core theme centers on the rewarding culinary experience this specialty brassica offers. Success requires patience and specific cultural care, including careful timing and potential overwintering. While this extended maturation period challenges novice growers, experienced gardeners find the superior taste and high yield potential make these seeds a tremendous value for a rewarding, late season harvest.
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