{"product_id":"purple-sprouting-broccoli-seeds-brassica-oleracea-1","title":"Purple Sprouting Broccoli Seeds — Brassica oleracea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Winter Garden Hero\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Sprouting Broccoli\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most rewarding vegetables you can grow in a New Zealand garden. Sow in late summer or autumn and it quietly gets on with growing through the cooler months, then rewards you with a generous harvest of tender, deep purple florets in late winter and early spring — just when the garden needs it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💜 \u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful deep purple florets\u003c\/strong\u003e — striking in the garden and on the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eHarvests in late winter to early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e — fills the hungry gap when little else is ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eCut-and-come-again\u003c\/strong\u003e — the more you pick, the more it produces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥦 \u003cstrong\u003ePacked with nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich in vitamins C and K, iron, and antioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eHardy and reliable\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles NZ winters with ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds in late summer to early autumn (February–April) into seed-raising mix, then transplant seedlings to a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile, well-drained soil once they reach 10–15 cm. Space plants 45–60 cm apart. Water regularly and feed with a balanced fertiliser through autumn. Harvest florets when tight and firm, cutting the central head first to encourage side shoots. Stake taller plants in exposed positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Purple Sprouting Broccoli (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306464075845,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_3fd391f7-13db-4201-b1fe-b5d39e087b72.png?v=1783381688","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/purple-sprouting-broccoli-seeds-brassica-oleracea-1","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}