Fothergill's Broccoli Delistem Green Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea italica, a robust and versatile sprouting broccoli.
• Early Cropping: Specifically developed to produce tender green shoots earlier than many traditional winter varieties, with harvests starting in August.
• Nutritional Value: A fantastic homegrown source of Vitamin C and essential minerals, perfect for healthy family meals.
• Growth Habit: Features a productive, branching habit with a spread of approximately 60cm, allowing for multiple pickings over several months.
• Hardy & Reliable: A resilient variety that is easy to grow, making it suitable for both novice gardeners and experienced allotment holders.
• Culinary Versatility: The tender stems and florets are ideal for steaming, stir-frying, or serving alongside traditional Sunday roasts.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing: Sow in a well-prepared seedbed or modules; transplant to their final growing position once the plants are large enough to handle.
• Positioning: Thrives in a sunny spot with firm, fertile, and well-drained soil.
• Maintenance: Keep the soil consistently moist during the summer months to prevent the stems from becoming woody.
• Harvesting: Pick the shoots regularly to encourage the plant to continue producing new growth throughout the season.