Broccoli Rudolph Extra Early Sprouting
Broccoli Rudolph Extra Early Sprouting. An extra early harvested quality purple sprouting broccoli. That can start cropping as early as Oct onwards or from a late sowing from Dec through to Mar. Â Produces good sized, tender spears are produced on large robust plants.
Cultivation advice Broccoli Rudolph Extra Early Sprouting
- Sow directly into the garden or trays.
- Cover seeds with 1/8 inch of fine soil.
- Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
- Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows spaced 2 to 3 feet apart depending upon available room.
- Thin or transplant seedlings when 2 inches tall.
- Broccoli grows best in a mostly sunny location during the cooler parts of the growing season.
- Prefers fairly rich soil kept fairly moist.
- Cut the main head early and the plants will continue to produce numerous small side heads thereafter.
- Continuous steady harvesting is essential to maximise the harvest.
- Protect from birds and other pests over winter