{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-broccoli-sprouting-early-purple-sprouting-seeds","title":"Mr Fothergill's Broccoli (Sprouting) Early Purple Sprouting Seeds","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"5bc1f5cc-8899-4589-a8a3-3266fd34b78e\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-127\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69945843-12ac-832a-989d-bff2712c80ab-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-128\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3c86007e-2829-4d12-bf99-de3e43115c86\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Broccoli (Sprouting) Early Purple Sprouting Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce a succession of tender, flavour-packed shoots on extremely hardy plants. This well-proven variety is ideal for reliable late winter and early spring harvests when fresh garden produce is most appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eExtremely hardy and reliable variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eProduces a succession of tender purple shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eExcellent for late winter and early spring harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eIdeal for allotments and vegetable patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eApprox. 500 seeds per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli (\u003cem data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eBrassica oleracea italica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a traditional and dependable variety, prized for its resilience and consistent performance. Once established, these hardy plants withstand colder conditions and reward gardeners with multiple flushes of delicious, tender shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eThe vibrant purple florets sit atop sturdy green stems, offering both visual appeal and rich flavour. Perfect for steaming, roasting or adding to stir-fries, this nutritious crop provides welcome fresh produce from February through to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eSow indoors or outdoors from March to May and grow in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. With approximately 500 seeds per packet, this variety is well suited to allotments and larger vegetable plots, ensuring a generous supply of early-season greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eProduct Name: Mr Fothergill’s Broccoli (Sprouting) Early Purple Sprouting Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eSeed Count: Approx. 500 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eBrassica oleracea italica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eGenus: Brassica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eColour: Green stems with purple florets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eSow Indoors: March to May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eSow Outdoors: March to May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eHarvest: February to May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eSuitable For: Allotments and vegetable patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eSow in firm, well-prepared soil and thin seedlings as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eTransplant to their final position with adequate spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eProtect young plants from pests with netting if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eHarvest shoots regularly to encourage further production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2196\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEnjoy dependable, homegrown winter greens with Mr Fothergill’s Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli – a hardy and rewarding addition to your vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57411107127680,"sku":"30231717","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/mr-fothergills-early-purple-sprouting-broccoli-seeds.png?v=1771422412","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/mr-fothergills-broccoli-sprouting-early-purple-sprouting-seeds","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}