Suttons Seeds - Broccoli - Autumn Spear

Suttons Seeds - Broccoli - Autumn Spear

• Calabrese - Brassica oleracea
• Average Packet Content 250 seeds

• Plenty of spears
• The slightly untidy cousin of calabrese, broccoli provides you with the first harvests of the year in January-April.
• The sweet, earthy flavour complements all kinds of dishes from Asian inspired stir-fries to Sunday roasts.

Growing info:

• Sow April-May outdoors.
• This variety produces a large central head that should be cut and eaten; further smaller shoots follow. (12-16 weeks maturity.)

Hints & tips:

• Delicious healthy shoots to be picked frequently over a long period.
• HEALTH BENEFITS: High in vitamins A and C and a good source of iron.
• CULINARY TIPS: A growing body of research suggests that Broccoli may offer some protection against certain cancers.
• Best steamed not boiled and use within hours of harvesting.