![]() ![]() Side shoots will then appear within a few weeks with more sprouting spears, ready for harvesting over the coming 4-6 weeks. Cut the shoots off at an angle, which will allow water to run off. Ensure the soil is firmed, especially around the base of the plants and then water in.Ĭut the purple ‘spears’ from the centre first, when they become well-formed and before the small florets open. Plant out into their permanent positions, 60cm apart and 60cm between rows, using a hand trowel. Water the pots or trays about an hour before planting out. Plants that have been started off under glass and then hardened off can be planted out into their final beds or plots during April. If growing several plants in rows then allow 60cm between rows. When seedlings appear, reduce to one plant per 60cm. Gently firm down the surface, using the back of a rake then water with a watering can with a rose attachment. Sow 2-3 seeds every 60cm and lightly cover with soil. If sowing directly into seed beds outdoors, use the edge of a hoe to create a shallow furrow about 2cm deep. After 2-3 weeks move the plants to a cold frame to harden off then plant out into prepared beds 7-10 days later. After germination, reduce to one seed per unit. Firm the surface and water lightly using a watering can with a rose attachment. ![]() ![]() It shows the preferred germination temperature for over 50 commonly grown vegetables and herbs. Place 2 seeds into a pot or module of seed compost at 1.5cm deep and lightly cover with sifted compost. What are you to do First of all, you’ll find the seed chart below very handy. Seeds can be sown in small pots or modular trays during March. Purple sprouting broccoli is a summer cropping vegetable, which can be started early in a greenhouse during March or sown directly into seed beds during favourable weather conditions. Seeds can be sown between March and July but if sowing outdoors, it’s advisable not to sow until April. How To Successfully Grow Purple Sprouting Broccoli from Seeds. ![]()
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