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Purple Sprouting broccoli

vegetable variety in zone 8b

Purple Sprouting broccoli in zone 8b

Purple Sprouting · Brassica oleracea var. italica

Zone
8b 15°F to 20°F
Growing season
260 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 8b

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Common challenges in zone 8b

  • ▸ Low chill hours limit apple variety selection
  • ▸ Citrus greening risk
  • ▸ Nematodes in sandy soils

Modified care for zone 8b

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Purple Sprouting in adjacent zones

Frequently asked questions

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Will Purple Sprouting broccoli grow in zone 8b?

Yes. Purple Sprouting is recommended for USDA zones 6b through 9a, which includes zone 8b.

Image: "Brassica oleracea var. italica Limba 2022-04-24 7316", by Salicyna, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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