Learn how to grow Purple Sprouting Broccoli with this handy guide. Find out the sun requirements, spacing, planting, feeding, and harvesting tips for this delicious vegetable!

Soil

What soil is good for Broccoli Purple Sprouting?

Purple Sprouting Broccoli plants require rich, deep soil, firm with plenty of well rotted compost mixed in. 

Position

How much sun does Broccoli Purple Sprouting need?

Plant your Purple Sprouting Broccoli in a full sun position.

While Purple Sprouting Broccoli plants will tolerate partial sun, it will affect the size and growth of the Broccoli stems.  

Frost Tolerant

Is Broccoli Purple Sprouting frost tolerant?

Yes, Purple Sprouting Broccoli plants are frost tolerant. 

Spacing

How much space does Broccoli Purple Sprouting need?

Plant Purple Sprouting Broccoli plants at least 50cm apart. 

Planting

When should I plant Broccoli Purple Sprouting?

Purple Sprouting Broccoli is a cool season crop that is usually planted in autumn, depending on your climate. 

Seeds can be sown indoors in late summer and transplanted in autumn. Seeds can also be direct sown in autumn. 

If transplanting, plant out in the early morning or evening and/or on an overcast day. Avoid planting at peak sun times or on windy days, this will allow your plants to settle in comfortably and protect them from windburn and sunburn. 

Feeding

What do I feed Broccoli Purple Sprouting?

Feed your Purple Sprouting Broccoli plants with a regular application of organic fertiliser throughout the season. 

Harvesting

When can I harvest Broccoli Purple Sprouting?

Harvest the Purple Sprouting Broccoli by cutting off the larger central head while it is still compact. If left too long it will start to separate and then flower.

After the central head of Broccoli plant has been harvested, smaller side shoots will soon appear, harvest these shoots regularly throughout the season.  

Pests

What pests does Broccoli Purple Sprouting get?

Pests that can affect your Purple Sprouting Broccoli plants include: Aphids, Slug, Snail, Cabbage Moth, Cabbage White Butterfly, Diamondback Moth, Flea Beetle, Cabbage Worm, Thrips, Root Knot Nematode, Cabbage Looper, 28 Spotted Ladybug. 

Diseases

What diseases does Broccoli Purple Sprouting get?

Diseases that can affect your Purple Sprouting Broccoli plants include: Alternaria Leaf Spot, Brassica Black Rot, Club Root, Downy Mildew, Sclerotinia Stem Rot, White Rust, Black Leg, Damping- off. 

Notes

Is there anything else I need to know about Broccoli Purple Sprouting?

Protect young Broccoli seedlings from pests at the time of planting.

Regularly check the undersides of leaves for eggs, or use fine mesh/exclusion netting to prevent white butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves, caterpillars can be detrimental to this plant. 

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