They are all members of the brassica family – Brassica oleracea to be precise. Calabrese is the large-headed type often sold encased in a tight plastic sheath; broccoli is the sprouting type, whether ...

The UK purple sprouting broccoli season runs from January to May. Modern hybrids are bred to extend the season, but they tend to be tough and tasteless. Purple sprouting broccoli should look fresh ...

Purple sprouting broccoli can be a cheap and cheerful ingredient for early spring dinners and goes brilliantly with anchovy and chilli. The UK purple sprouting broccoli season runs from January to ...

I hope you now know enough about how to grow broccoli and you’re excited about growing your own. BTW, you can grow broccoli in raised beds as well as in pots: just need to get some larger pots ...