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This guide is for home gardeners looking to grow a productive and heat-tolerant purple sprouting broccoli variety. The key benefit is abundant yields of delicious purple spears from summer through autumn without requiring winter chilling. A potential caveat is the need for a sheltered location and well-drained soil for optimal growth. Thompson & Morgan Broccoli Sprouting Summer Purple is a British-bred variety that offers good heat tolerance and produces delicious purple spears from July to November when sown successively. It reaches up to 90cm in height and 60cm in spread, providing a substantial harvest with regular care.
| Model Part Number | KB9797 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thompson & Morgan |
Seeds can be sown in a seed bed between March and June for harvests from July through November.
Transplanted seedlings should be spaced approximately 60cm (24 inches) apart.
No, this variety is specifically bred not to require winter chilling to produce its delicious purple spears.
It prefers firm, fertile, well-drained soil. Adding well-rotted farmyard manure in early spring is beneficial.
Plants can reach a height of up to 90cm (35 inches) and spread up to 60cm (24 inches).
Protective netting or horticultural fleece can be used to deter birds and insects.
It is recommended to sow seeds in a seed bed and transplant them once they have developed four to five leaves for best results and spacing control.
Ensure seeds were sown at the correct depth and the soil is kept consistently moist. Check for pest activity that might be consuming seeds.
Verify soil fertility and drainage. Ensure adequate sunlight and consider amending soil with compost or well-rotted manure.
Harvest regularly to encourage further production. Ensure consistent watering, especially during dry periods, and adequate soil nutrition.
While this variety has good heat tolerance, extreme heat combined with stress (like drought) can still cause bolting. Ensure consistent watering and adequate spacing.
Use fine netting or horticultural fleece to cover plants, particularly when young and during the growth of spears.
Sowing Seeds:
Sow seeds in a well-prepared seed bed between March and June. Plant them 13mm (1/2 inch) deep and space them 30cm (12 inches) apart.
Transplanting:
Transplant seedlings to their final positions approximately five weeks after sowing, once they have developed four to five leaves. Choose a sheltered location that receives full sun.
Soil Preparation:
Ensure the soil is firm, fertile, and well-drained. Incorporate plenty of well-rotted farmyard manure in early spring to improve fertility and soil structure. For stability, plant the broccoli deeply.
Spacing:
Space the transplanted seedlings 60cm (24 inches) apart.
Watering:
Water plants thoroughly immediately after transplanting.
Protection:
Consider using protective netting or fleece to deter birds and insects that may damage the plants or reduce yield.
Compatibility:
This variety is compatible with most garden soil types, provided they are well-drained and fertile. It thrives in full sun but benefits from shelter from strong winds.
