Broccoli Purple Magic 8211 West Coast Seeds

Brassica oleraceae var. italica Purple crowns and stems Easy to grow AAS winner Matures in 62 days A true purple heading broccoli with a dense, high crown of purple beads and a stunning bright purple stem. A reliable performer in cool weather growing conditions. Purple Magic is both aesthetically attractive and easy to grow heavy heads, making it a good choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers. A breeding innovation and 2024 AAS winner. Start indoors right around the last frost date or later in spring for summer harvest in 2 to 3 months. For fall harvest, start indoors latespring and transplant in July, harvesting just before the first frost date. For overwintering sprouting broccoliin mild winter areas, start indoors late March to mid-April, and harvest the following February to May. Seeds will germinate in 7-10 days. Optimal temperature for germination: 10-30C (50-85F). Sow indoors, 3 or 4 seeds per pot, 5mm () deep, under very bright light. Thin to the strongest plant. Space transplants 45-60cm (18-24) apart in rows 75-90cm (30-36) apart. Companion Planting: All Brassicas benefit from chamomile, dill, mint, rosemary, and sage. Avoid planting near eggplants, peppers, potatoes, or tomatoes. Approx. 25 seeds