Broccoli ‘Sibsey’ has very high nutritional value, sweet enough to taste that you can eat them raw. Similar looking to Cima di rapa, a variety of wild broccoli, this stem broccoli variety of Calabrese will taste much better and cost much less than any supermarket equivalent. Just grow in the garden in full sun where it can soak up as much as possible and enhance the flavour, encouraging shoots. Get up to 3-4 harvests from each plant! Height: 90cm (35″). Spread: 60cm (24″).
Growing Information
When growing sprouting broccoli, choose a sheltered position in firm, rich fertile, well drained soil in full sun or semi shade. Prepare the soil in early spring by adding plenty of well rotted farmyard manure to the soil to improve its structure and fertility. Plant purple sprouting broccoli deeply for stability at a distance of 60cm (24”) apart, and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Water the plants thoroughly after planting.
