Burgundy Sprouting Broccoli

Burgundy Sprouting broccoli is a delicious showstopper with long, slender stems and deep purple heads. This tender, sweet broccoli can be eaten straight out of the garden; when cooked the heads will turn green. A relative newcomer out of the United Kingdom, Burgundy Sprouting broccoli grows fast and produces over three full seasons—a gift from the Brits that keeps on giving.

Sun exposure:

• Full sun (six to eight hours)

Soil pH:

• 6.0 to 7.5

Hardiness Zones:

• 3 to 9

Spacing:

• Thin to 20-24 inches apart
• Space rows 36 inches apart

Moisture:

• 1 to 1.5 inches per week depending on rainfall

Notes:

• Tender and sweet
• 4- to 7-inch stems
• Grows to 24 to 30 inches high
• Matures in 37 days
• Excellent roasted

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