Plenty of spears!
An abundance of delicious green spears from September to November.
CULTURE: Sow April-May outdoors. This variety produces a large central head that should be cut and eaten; further smaller shoots follow. (12-16 weeks maturity.)
HINTS: Delicious healthy shoots to be picked frequently over a long period. HEALTH BENEFITS: High in vitamins A and C and a good source of iron. CULINARY TIPS: A growing body of research suggests that Broccoli may offer some protection against certain cancers. Best steamed not boiled and use within hours of harvesting.
Broccoli Autumn Spear Seeds (Calabrese) - Average Packet Content 250 seedsAbout Suttons...
Established in 1806, the Suttons brand has consistently led the way in supplying the very best flower and vegetable varieties of the highest quality. As a subsidiary company of Vilmorin Clause & Cie, the largest packet seed group in the world, Suttons remains one of the UK’s market leaders. The Suttons brand became hugely successful internationally during the 19th and 20th centuries.