Product Overview
Purple Magic Broccoli stands out for its richly coloured purple heads that develop into dense, eye catching crowns with a striking contrast against deep green foliage. The tender florets offer a naturally sweet, mildly earthy flavour that holds up beautifully across a range of cooking methods, including roasting, steaming, and stir frying. In the garden, this variety delivers strong visual appeal as well as dependable performance, producing vibrant heads that make the plant as attractive in the bed as it is on the plate. With its bold colour and pleasing taste, Purple Magic Broccoli is a standout choice for gardeners looking to grow something both flavourful and visually distinctive.
Purple Magic Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica)
Eye catching broccoli variety producing dense purple heads with tender florets and a naturally sweet, mild flavour. Attractive in the garden and reliable in the kitchen, with colour that deepens in cool weather.
| Days to Maturity | 75–85 days |
| Plant Size | Upright plants, typically 24–30" tall and 18–24" wide |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Start Indoors | Start 4–6 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors once soil is workable |
| Direct Sow | Sow outdoors in early spring or mid summer for fall harvest |
| Seed Depth / Germination | Sow ¼–½" deep. Germinates in 5–10 days at 60–75°F (16–24°C) |
| Spacing | Space plants 18" apart; rows 24–30" apart |
| Soil & Water | Rich, fertile, well drained soil. Keep soil evenly moist for best head development. |
| Special Traits | Vibrant purple heads; colour intensifies in cool weather; dependable yields; attractive garden presence. |
| Flavor & Uses | Sweet, mild, and lightly earthy. Excellent roasted, steamed, stir fried, or fresh; turns green when cooked. |
| Harvest | Cut main head when firm and tight; side shoots may develop for extended harvest. |
