Planting & Growing Tips

When to Plant:

• Start Indoors: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, or directly sow in the garden in early spring once the soil is workable.
• Planting Outdoors: Best planted in fall or early winter for a late winter or early spring harvest, depending on your climate.

How to Plant:

• Spacing: Plant seeds or transplants 18–24 inches apart in rows that are about 24 inches apart.
• Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade – this plant thrives best with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Growing Tips:

• Frost Hardy: Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli is incredibly frost-hardy and will withstand freezing temperatures, making it a perfect winter vegetable.
• Slow Growth: It grows slowly, so be patient! The plants will thrive in colder weather, but they need time to develop their purple shoots.
• Harvesting: Harvest the broccoli sprouts when they are firm and compact – typically in late winter to early spring.
• Pests: Protect your broccoli from pests like aphids and caterpillars with row covers or natural remedies.