This variety is called "Rudolph", and is usually one of the first to mature. Today I have picked only 8 spears, which is just enough for the meal that Jane is planning to make for our Dinner - her "Sicilian Pasta with Broccoli".
PSB doesn't keep very well once it has been picked, and does not freeze successfully, which is why it is a good idea to grow plants of several different varieties, in the hope that they will mature at different times. In my garden this year, "Rudolph" is first, but will be closely followed by "Red Spear", with "Early Purple sprouting" coming along later.
There is precious little else in my veg-plot at present, because I am effectively starting again from scratch, so brace yourselves for more pics of PSB over the next few weeks!
They look good. I thought I had a few plants of PSB left but they turned out to be Kale :) ... at least that's what I'm calling them.
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DeleteOh those look beautiful! I've never tried a purple variety before. I am growing a hybrid stir fry broccoli for the first time this year. Hopefully it will grow well here. I'm very new to the cooler weather plants. Look forward to more of your pics!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking PSB Mark, and the pasta dish truly looks yummy as well. I never get tired of seeing good-looking veggies so please keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteThese look beautiful enough to paint! You would have enjoyed a lovely supper by the sound of it.
ReplyDeleteI'm quite envious of that PSB.
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