{"product_id":"fothergills-broccoli-sprouting-summer-purple-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Broccoli Sprouting Summer Purple Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Brassica oleracea italica, a robust variety adapted for summer production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeat Tolerant:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike many traditional sprouting broccolis that require winter chill, this variety is resilient to higher temperatures, preventing premature bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Harvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a consistent succession of tender stems and purple florets from early summer right through to the first frosts of autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c\/b\u003e A superb source of vitamins and antioxidants, retaining its vibrant colour and flavour when lightly steamed or stir-fried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e A well-branched plant with a spread of approximately 60cm, making it a productive addition to both garden borders and allotments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReliable Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy to grow and backed by the quality and reliability associated with the Mr. Fothergill's brand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow in succession from spring onwards to maintain a continuous supply of spears throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePositioning:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant in a sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil that has been firmed down to support the plant’s structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist during dry summer spells to ensure the stems remain tender and succulent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e Pick the purple spears regularly as they reach maturity; this encourages the plant to produce even more side shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57536360743295,"sku":"FTG-47313","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Broccoli_Sprouting_Summer_Purple_Seeds-1.webp?v=1778840666","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-broccoli-sprouting-summer-purple-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}