vegetable variety in zone 6b
Purple Sprouting broccoli in zone 6b
Purple Sprouting · Brassica oleracea var. italica
- Zone
- 6b -5°F to 0°F
- Growing season
- 190 days
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 90
The verdict
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About Purple Sprouting
Sweet, asparagus-like, tender; produces many small purple-tinged shoots through winter or early spring. Steamed, stir-fried, blanched. Overwinters in mild zones.
Critical timing for zone 6b
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Common challenges in zone 6b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Fire blight
- ▸ Stink bugs
Modified care for zone 6b
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Purple Sprouting in adjacent zones
Other broccoli varieties for zone 6b
- Calabrese
Sweet, tender, deep flavor; classic green-headed Italian broccoli. Steaming, roasting, fresh, side shoots afte…
- Di Cicco
Sweet, mild, tender; Italian heirloom with smaller central head and prolific side shoots. Steaming, fresh, sti…
- Waltham 29
Sweet, tight-headed, classic flavor; cold-hardy fall variety. Roasting, steaming, freezing. Best for fall/over…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Purple Sprouting broccoli grow in zone 6b?
Yes. Purple Sprouting is recommended for USDA zones 6b through 9a, which includes zone 6b.
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Image: "Brassica oleracea var. italica Limba 2022-04-24 7316", by Salicyna, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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