Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli - 1 g ~250-350 Seeds - Heirloom Open Pollinated Non-GMO Farm and Vegetable Gardening and Micro Greens Seeds

Purple sprouting broccoli is an old English type broccoli. Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli is not only a colorful addition to salads, but it is very flavorful. We slightly cook them in the microwave and toss them in salads. I was stunned at the size of this particular strain when I went to see it in our grower's field. It was huge, about 3' tall and FULL of large purple side shoots. This is a fall planted heirloom broccoli that is not ready for harvest till spring. Will not produce side shoots until it over winters, but then look out because you will get a great supply of purple shoots. Remember to keep them harvested. Very frost hardy purple broccoli. We also eat the leaves over the winter when healthy greens are so hard to find. Just thinly slice them and sautee with garlic, olive oil, a little salt and add a touch of balsamic when removed from the stove. What an amazing addition of color to your garden and a great use of space over winter when most gardens sit empty. Sustainable Seed Company values food independence and sustainability through green agricultural and business practices. Our mission is to ensure a more sustainable future with healthier food options and integrity to the quality of our products. We do this by preserving one of our most precious resources - seeds!