A must-have broccoli for gardeners who appreciate cold-hardy crops with excellent flavor and texture. Resilient and adaptable, this colorful heirloom will overwinter in protected areas, allowing for a fresh harvest in early spring. Produces an impressive yield of tender, flavorful purple sprouts that are as delicious as they are eye-catching. 150 Seeds Minimum Germination: 7-14 days Maturity: 125-225 days Direct sow deep 2-4 weeks before last frost date and or indoors in early winter for spring transplant. Repeat in midsummer for an autumn harvest. Plant or transplant in direct sun. Space plants 12-24 apart in rows 2 -3 apart.