{"title":"Broccoli","description":"\u003cp\u003eHardy and delicious, sprouting Broccoli is grown for its flowering shoots with most varieties cropping in the winter and spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/broccoli-rudolph\" title=\"broccoli rudolph vegetable seeds\"\u003eRudolph\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove broccoli then try some super speedy \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collection-broccoli-raab-vegetable-seeds\" title=\"broccoli raab vegetable seeds\"\u003eBroccoli Raab\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more summer flavour take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collection-calabrese-vegetable-seeds\" title=\"calabrese vegetable seeds\"\u003eCalabrese\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"broccoli-purple-sprouting-early","title":"Broccoli Purple Sprouting Early","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Sprouting Early\u003c\/strong\u003e will give you a tasty crop over several weeks, with new spears developing after initial cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: in a seed bed or in pots from April to June; ready for harvest the following February\/March\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: plant out during the summer, leave 50-60cm between plants.  You may need to stake broccoli if your garden is not very sheltered as it is top heavy.  Individual plants can crop for up to 8 weeks.  Pick the shoots before the flower buds open, keep picking to encourage more shoots but don’t strip a plant completely (or let it flower) as this will stop side shoots developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: for the best flavour steam the florets as soon as possible after cutting.  Florets can be kept in the fridge in a poly bag for up to 3 days.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824594690324,"sku":"BROPS","price":0.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/broccoli_Purple_Sprouting_Early_1_ml.jpg?v=1732815898"},{"product_id":"broccoli-rudolph","title":"Broccoli Rudolph","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eRudolph\u003c\/strong\u003e you can look forward to a very tasty harvest of good sized purple heads. Choose to sow early (April\/May), for an October\/December harvest, or slightly later (June) for eating fresh in January\/February.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW \u0026amp; GROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: in a seed bed or in pots, choose to sow in April\/May for an October\/December harvest, or slightly later (June) for eating fresh in January\/February.  Plant out during the summer, leave 50-60cm between plants.  You may need to stake if your garden is not very sheltered as broccoli is top heavy.  Individual plants can crop for up to 8 weeks.  Pick the shoots before the flower buds open, keep picking to encourage more shoots but don’t strip a plant completely (or let it flower) as this will stop side shoots developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT \u0026amp; ENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: for the best flavour steam the florets as soon as possible after cutting.  Try serving with white sauce, hollandaise or just with butter. Florets can be kept in the fridge in a poly bag for up to 3 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824640270612,"sku":"BRORU","price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/broccolirudolph.png?v=1752071958"},{"product_id":"broccoli-summer-purple","title":"Broccoli Summer Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e is as good as its name - you can harvest this scrumptious variety between late June and October depending on your sowing date and the weather! Sow between early April and the end of may and your harvest can be anything from 11-16 weeks later (ours tend to be on the quick end of that time frame)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW \u0026amp; GROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: in a seed bed or in pots, between early April \u0026amp; the end of May.   Plant out during the summer, leave 35-40cm between plants.  You can start picking from 11-16 weeks after planting out.  Your harvest, depending on when you sow, can be between late June \u0026amp; October.  Individual plants can crop for up to 8 weeks so.  Pick the shoots before the flower buds open, keep picking to encourage more shoots but don’t strip a plant completely (or let it flower) as this will stop side shoots developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: for the best flavour steam the florets as soon as possible after cutting.  Try serving with white sauce, hollandaise or just with butter. Florets can be kept in the fridge in a poly bag for up to 3 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824642138388,"sku":"BROSP","price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/broccolisummerpurple.png?v=1752072016"},{"product_id":"broccoli-white-eye","title":"Broccoli White Eye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Eye \u003c\/strong\u003eis a lovely open pollinated variety of sprouting broccoli and, as the name suggests, it produces white spears. These are sweet and tender and grow in profusion just when fresh veg from the garden can be in short supply. These plants tend to grow a little shorter than their coloured cousins, their flavour is outstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW \u0026amp; GROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: seed depth 10-15mm in a tray, during April to June.  Pot on when they have their 1st pair of leaves. Gradually harden off before planting out when about 15cm tall in June or July.  Plants need a 50-60cm spacing to give them room to grow.  Underplant with short temporary crops (such as salads).  If your garden catches the wind you may need to stake your plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT \u0026amp; ENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: each plant can crop for up to 8 weeks.  Cut just above a leaf joint, 1st central head and then the side-shoots, keep picking to encourage more shoots: don’t strip a plant fully or let it flower as this stops side shoots developing. About three of these plump spears make a serving.  We like to steam them as soon as possible after cutting for the best flavour.  Serve with a white sauce, hollandaise or just with butter. Yum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824647905556,"sku":"BROWE","price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/broccoliwhiteeye.png?v=1752072315"},{"product_id":"broccoli-cardinal","title":"Broccoli Cardinal","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely \u003cstrong\u003eCardinal \u003c\/strong\u003eis a must have in your spring veggie garden when it will give you a delicious harvest of purple sprouting spears.  Reliable, great yield and well worth the wait for a feast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW \u0026amp; GROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10-15mm seed depth, in a seed bed or in pots or modules, in April-June. Plant out when large enough during the summer, leave 50-60cm between plants. You may need to stake broccoli if your garden is not very sheltered as it is top heavy. Individual plants can crop for up to 8 weeks for eating fresh in March to May the following year. Pick the shoots before the flower buds open, keep picking to encourage more shoots but don’t strip a plant completely (or let it flower) as this will stop side shoots developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: for the best flavour steam the florets as soon as possible after cutting. Serve up with white sauce, hollandaise or just with butter. 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