At a Glance
- Variety:Broccoli
Collection comprises of 4 varieties:
- Broccoli Rudolph
- Broccoli Red Arrow
- Broccoli Cardinal
- Broccoli Summer Purple
Broccoli Rudolph
Purple heads from November to February.
Sowing Time
March – June
Harvest
November – February
Growing Instructions
Sow indoors from March to June. Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in warmth 10-15 degrees Celsuis (50-60 Fahrenheit) and keep moist. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings 5cm (2in) apart to trays of potting compost. Gradually accustom them to conditions outside for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their cropping positions 45cm (18in) apart in late spring.
Sow outdoors from May to June. Sow seeds thinly in a shallow, short, pre-watered row. Lightly cover with a little soil. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established. When seelings have produced about four true leaves, transplant them to their cropping positions, allowing about 45cm (18in) each way between plants. Firm them in, and keep them well watered in dry spells.
Broccoli Red Arrow
For delicious crops from February to March.
Sowing Time
March – May
Harvest
February – March
Growing Instructions
Sow from March to May. Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in warmth 10-15 degrees Celsuis (50-60 Fahrenheit) and keep moist. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings 5cm (2in) apart to trays of potting compost. Gradually accustom them to conditions outside for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their cropping positions 45cm (18in) apart in late spring.
Sow outdoors from April to May. Sow seeds thinly in a shallow, short, pre-watered row. Lightly cover with a little soil. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established. When seelings have produced about four true leaves, transplant them to their cropping positions, allowing about 45cm (18in) each way between plants. Firm them in, and keep them well watered in dry spells. Water plants generously in dry weather.
Broccoli Cardinal
A main head and secondary heads from March to April.
Sowing Time
May – June
Harvest
March – April
Growing Instructions
Sow indoors from March to June. Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in warmth 10-15 degrees Celsuis (50-60 Fahrenheit) and keep moist. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings 5cm (2in) apart to trays of potting compost. Gradually accustom them to conditions outside for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their cropping positions 45cm (18in) apart in late spring.
Sow outdoors from May to June. Sow seeds thinly in a shallow, short, pre-watered row. Lightly cover with a little soil. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established. When seelings have produced about four true leaves, transplant them to their cropping positions, allowing about 45cm (18in) each way between plants. Firm them in, and keep them well watered in dry spells.
Broccoli Summer Purple
Delicious spears from June to October.
Sowing Time
January – March
Harvest
June – October
Growing Instructions
Sow indoors from January to March. Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in warmth 10-15 degrees Celsuis (50-60 Fahrenheit) and keep moist. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings 5cm (2in) apart to trays of potting compost. Gradually accustom them to conditions outside for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their cropping positions 45cm (18in) apart in late spring.
