Purple Sprouting Broccoli Seeds
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Broccoli is believed to originate from the Mediterranean. This high quality early cropping variety develops delicious spears with fine flavour and texture. At its best when steamed or lightly blanched, and works wonderfully with pasta.
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Sow thinly, 5mm (¼in) deep in seed trays or into the garden bed, firm down and keep moist. Seedlings emerge 7-12 days. Space 60cm (2ft) apart. Keep well watered.
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All goods we sell must be of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose they are sold for. If your seeds or bulbs do not grow for whatever reason we will happily provide you with a replacement. For all other products, please contact our head office through our contact us page. Please note we are not required to give refunds for change of mind or under any other circumstances.
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All of us at Mr Fothergill's genuinely care for our customers and insist that the quality of all our seeds, bulbs, garden equipment and level of customer service are of the highest standards - we want you to enjoy shopping with us. However, we are only human and very occasionally things can go wrong with the picking or delivery process. Please rest assured that, on the rare occasions where this proves to be the case, we will always do our very best to put things right. Please contact us if you require support.
Important Note
These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals.
Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees.
If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour.
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We have a tiered postage charge system depending on the type of products you order, your location and the value of your order, please see below.
Note to WA Customers! The Dept of Agriculture and Food in WA have significantly increased their inspection fee for any seed sent into the state. As this cost is covered by us, we have unfortunately had to increase our postage charges to WA.
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Your order will be processed the next business day (where possible). We aim to deliver your order within the following timeframes from successful payment, depending on your location, although there may be a slight variation depending on the postal services in your area:
Recipe
Broccoli, Radish and Feta Salad with Quinoa
Ingredients
- 200g quinoa
- 400ml vegetable stock
- 1 broccoli head, chopped into florets
- 5 radishes, thinly sliced
- 200g Persian feta
- Olive oil For the dressing:
- 3 tbs olive oil
- Juice of 1 freshly squeezed lemon
- Salt and pepper
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Handful of watercress
Instructions
- Blanch the broccoli heads in boiling water until just tender. Set aside.
- Simmer the quinoa in vegetable stock for about 12 minutes until it fluffs up, then drain.
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice and garlic by shaking in a jar or mixing in a bowl.
- Add the broccoli, sliced radishes and crumbled feta on a bed of quinoa. To finish, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with watercress.
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Quality is paramount to our business, our seeds and bulbs undergo germination and growth tests before being offered for sale to ensure they comply with our strict quality standards. Through this knowledge we guarantee that all of our seeds and bulbs will grow, providing peace of mind that if they do not grow we will send you a replacement.
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