Broccoli 'Purple Magic'

Latin name Brassica oleracea var. italica
Quantity per packet About 40 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameBrassica oleracea var. italica
FamilyBrassicaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 40 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0019
Product
description

Broccoli 'Purple Magic' transforms the vegetable garden into a vibrant spectacle with its deep purple domed heads and colorful stems, a horticultural rarity that immediately catches the eye. This remarkable variety blends ornamental and nutritional value with uncommon elegance, offering harvests that are as decorative as they are delicious. Its mild, slightly sweet flavor, finer than that of many classic green broccolis, makes it a highly appreciated choice for fresh, colorful, and nutritious cooking. Rich in anthocyanins, it also adds a sought-after health dimension for gardeners keen to grow beautiful and beneficial vegetables. In the garden, its vigorous growth and adaptability to different regions mean it can be cultivated with confidence, whether in a small family plot or more generous beds. Planted in fertile, loose, and cool soil, it develops beautiful compact heads that quickly reward attentive care. Its abundant foliage also contributes to the garden's vitality, while enhancing the diversity of cool-season crops. 'Purple Magic' thus embodies a modern, spectacular, and flavorful broccoli, capable of bringing as much color to the plate as to the kitchen garden landscape.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodApril to May
Sowing depth1 cm (0.4 in)
Germination temperature18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich, friable, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
steamed, stir-fried, salad, edible garden
Bloom period
Summer
Harvest
90 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Spread30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
dill, beetroot, cucumber, gherkin, strawberry plant, mint, oregano, rosemary, thyme
Avoid planting with
sage, tomato, zucchini
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.