{"product_id":"early-purple-sprouting-broccoli","title":"Early Purple Sprouting","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eBrassica oleracea italica\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW BROCCOLI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and plant out 2 weeks before frost; or direct seed 2 weeks before last frost. For fall harvest, transplant 8–12 weeks before first frost. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 later. We seed in March under cover, first of May in the open. We seed from July 1 to August 15 for fall harvest in zone 8b. Broccoli grows best in the 60s˚F so plant for best temperatures in your area. For seed in Zone 7b or warmer, direct sow in early January under Row cover. Soil pH 6.0-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-10. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 6,000-9,000 seeds per ounce. Average 58M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e65-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e5-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e220\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Bi-annual deep purple broccoli requires over-wintering before heading in March\/April. Side shoots grow for second harvest after main head is cut. Favorite of Italian and English gardeners. Tags: Color: Purple, Specialty: Sprouting, Season: Spring Fall, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":8922163845,"sku":"11296","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Seeds","offer_id":8922163909,"sku":"11297","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":31305962192938,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":31305962520618,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/EarlyPurpleSprouting.jpg?v=1496964443","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/early-purple-sprouting-broccoli","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}