Purple sprouting broccoli - sprouting already.
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gusto66 Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 01 Apr 2009 Posts: 24 Location: Cork
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:52 am Post subject: Purple sprouting broccoli - sprouting already. |
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Hi All...
I have a raised bed with a few broccoli plants growing (both white & purple). Two of the purple are sprouting already and I'm harvesting the sprouts. Isn't this a bit early? and once they've done their job, should I dig them up or should I keep them there til next spring? |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:29 am Post subject: |
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the seed of purple sprouting broccoli is usually sown in May transplanted in late June or early July. you must have sown or planted it too early.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired0 |
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Garlicbreath Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree


Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Wexford
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Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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It could be one of the early sprouting varieties although I've never managed to harvest this any earlier than the normal varieties  |
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