Mr Fothergill's Broccoli (Sprouting) Delistem Green F1 Seeds, Early maturing, sweet stemmed and high quality. Cut the shoots when 15cm long. Harvest regularly to encourage further shoots. 100g of broccoli provides the daily requirement of vitamin C.

Sow indoors 0.5cm deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of approx. 13°C. is ideal. Keep moist. Transplant 5cm apart to other trays when large enough to handle. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 60cm apart. Allow 60cm between rows. Plant firmly and keep well watered. Cut the shoots when 15cm long. Harvest regularly to encourage further shoots.

• Early maturing, sweet and very tender stems
• Good tolerance to heat and needs no overwintering
• Excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants

Sow time: Jan-Mar
Flowering/Harvesting time: Aug-Oct