Purple is the usually the star of fall flower beds trends, but why not bring that color into your vegetable garden? Meet purple sprouting broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica 'Early Purple ...

Last fall, I planted a dozen starts of purple sprouting broccoli. It was a first attempt. The crop was fairly successful, but there were a few things I learned compared to growing crown broccoli and ...

Purple sprouting broccoli is set to be fall’s breakout veggie thanks to its vibrant color, sweet flavor, and ability to thrive in cool weather. It’s gaining popularity as a fresh swap for tired ...

Take a trip to the nursery these days and you will find a huge selection of broccoli starts. There are so many varieties from which to choose and not all are the typical big, green-headed variety that ...

IN THE depths of the UK winter, most of my vegetable beds are bare, except for my star performer: purple sprouting broccoli. It is in the middle of its fabulous January growth spurt. This giant of a ...

Most home gardeners don't realize there are two types of broccoli: heading and sprouting. Most garden broccoli is of the heading type, which is closely related to cauliflower and forms a large central ...

In the produce section of the grocery store, purple sprouting broccoli is likely to catch your attention. The vegetable — only available in later winter and spring — has provided consumers with a ...

I recently learned that broccoli sprouts are among the most nutritious foods you can eat. They're especially good for cardiovascular health, and research suggests they might help slow or even reverse ...