{"product_id":"purple-sprouting-broccoli-brocoli-violet-de-printemps","title":"PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI – PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI (CERTIFIED ORGANIC)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cool-season perennial broccoli, grown for its tender purple shoots, flavorful leaves, and edible yellow flowers. An abundant spring harvest from an autumn planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Sprouting Broccoli is a hardy variety designed to be sown in summer, overwinter in the garden, and provide a generous harvest from April. Its purple shoots have a sweet, slightly nutty flavor, and both its leaves and flowers are entirely edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fills the \"hungry gap\" in spring when fresh vegetables are scarce, bringing color, texture, and nutrition to the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to grow Purple Sprouting Broccoli\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to zones 3 to 9, it prefers full sun, fertile, well-drained soil, and a location sheltered from winter winds. Ideal for spacious beds and well-ventilated gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory \u0026amp; traditional uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the UK for cool, maritime climates, this broccoli has long been appreciated for its reliability and spring productivity. Cultivated throughout Northern Europe, it is now gaining popularity in coastal regions of Canada. Rich in vitamins C and K, it is entirely edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInformation for Canadian climate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoor sowing in August for spring harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoor sowing in mid-summer; transplanting in early autumn; winter mulching recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivation under protection or as a spring crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow and harvest Purple Sprouting Broccoli\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e in summer, 0.5–1 cm deep; spacing of 45–60 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e maintain constant moisture during autumn establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e harvest purple shoots from early spring; leaves can be harvested at any time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e mulch in autumn; remove yellowed leaves; protect from extreme cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTips for saving your seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow plants to go to seed in the second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest brown, dry pods before they burst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, dry, and store in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds viable for 4 to 5 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic certification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic by: \u003cstrong\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49940472529142,"sku":"MF-BROCCOLI-001","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/Purple_Sprouting_Broccoli.webp?v=1771190344","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/purple-sprouting-broccoli-brocoli-violet-de-printemps","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}