Broccoli 200 seeds "Late purple sprouting"

An extremely useful and easy to grow hardy winter vegetable, Late Purple Sprouting Broccoli provides lots of tasty purple heads (which turn green when cooked) during late winter/early Spring. The words 'broccoli' and 'calabrese' are different varieties of the same vegetable. In general terms, Calabrese produces green heads whereas broccoli produces purple or white heads. The most common in the UK is 'calabrese' which annoyingly, is sold in some of the super markets as 'broccoli'.Broccoli is not too choosy about the site and soil. It prefers to be in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade with no problems.The ideal soil is a reasonably heavy (not pure clay) which is rich in nutrients and has been well-dug. A light soil can be improved by the addition of nutrients provided by a a general fertiliser and bonemeal. Adding bonemeal to a heavier soil which is not too rich in nutrients will also be of benefit.Sow seeds mid to late spring. Sow the seed about 7cm (3in) apart in lines which are 60cm (2 foot) apart. Cover the seeds with 1.5cm (half inch) of crumbly soil and water well. The seeds should germinate in 10 days or so. When the seedlings appear, thin them to 22cm (9 in) apart.