Broccoli · common
Purple Sprouting Early
The star of late winter when there's almost nothing else to pick. Purple spears that snap off satisfyingly and taste sweet enough to eat raw in the garden. Worth the long wait from summer sowing.
in the kitchen
Purple sprouting with chilli and garlic
Steam the spears for three minutes, then toss in a hot pan with olive oil, sliced garlic, and dried chilli flakes. A squeeze of lemon and it's done. March has never tasted so good.
where to find the seeds
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