Quantity
About 40 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 cm (0.4 in)
Establishment temperature
18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich, friable, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Harvest90 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsdill, beetroot, cucumber, gherkin, strawberry plant, mint, oregano, rosemary, thyme
Avoid planting withsage, tomato, zucchini
steamed, stir-fried, salad, edible garden
