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Purple Haze Broccoli: the most striking brassica microgreen you can grow — vivid colour, bold nutrition, ready in under two weeks.
FULL SPECIFICATION TABLE
General Specification
| Common Name | Broccoli Purple Haze (Purple Sprouting Broccoli) |
| Botanical Name | Brassica oleracea var. italica |
| Seed Type | Brassica / microgreen |
| Stem/Leaf Color | Deep violet to purple stems; bright green cotyledon leaves |
| Flavor & Texture | Mild, fresh brassica flavour with a light earthy note; crisp and crunchy texture |
| Seed Count per 10g | Approximately 7,000–8,000 seeds per 10 g (broccoli ~700–800 seeds/g) |
Cultivation Data
| Difficulty | Easy — ideal for beginners |
| Preferred Medium | Potting mix, seedling mix, or coco-coir; also suitable for hydroponic jute/hemp mats |
| Seeding Density (1020 tray) | 25–30 g per 1020 tray (25×50 cm) |
| Seeding Density (10x10 cm) | 2.0–2.4 g per 10×10 cm |
| Expected Yield | Approximately 150–200 g fresh weight per 25×50 cm tray |
| Soaking | Not required |
| Blackout Days | 2–3 days (remove cover when shoots reach 1–2 cm) |
| Watering, pH & Temp | Bottom-water after germination; water pH 6.0–7.8;color:#374151;margin:10px 0 20px">Broccoli Purple Haze is a heritage sprouting broccoli variety whose seedlings erupt in a show of deep violet stems topped with vivid green cotyledon leaves — a colour combination that looks almost too good to eat. The flavour is fresh and mildly green, softer and less bitter than mature broccoli, with a satisfying crunch that holds up beautifully on warm dishes and cold salads alike. As a microgreen it excels as a garnish for soups and ramen, a layered filling in wraps, or simply piled generously on scrambled eggs. Purple Haze is also one of the easiest crops in the microgreen world — if you have never grown microgreens before, this is the variety to start with right now. GROWING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Fill your tray with 2–3 cm of pre-moistened potting mix or coco-coir, press it level and firm — an even surface is the secret to an even harvest. You will already be able to smell the fresh, earthy medium coming to life. 2 Scatter 25–30 g of Purple Haze seeds over the surface of a 25×50 cm tray in two or three light passes, rotating the tray between passes so every corner gets coverage. No soaking needed — broccoli seeds germinate quickly and cleanly without pre-treatment. 3 Mist the seeds gently so they make good contact with the soil, then cover the tray with a second tray or a blackout lid and place a light weight on top. Tuck them away in a warm spot (18–22 °C is ideal) and leave them in complete darkness for 2–3 days. This is the moment the magic begins — roots dive down while tiny white shoots push upward. 4 Check after 48 hours: when the shoots are around 1–2 cm tall and most seeds have sprouted, it is time to remove the cover. The seedlings will look pale or cream-coloured at first — do not worry, this is completely normal and they will turn green (and purple!) within hours of seeing light. 5 Move the tray under a grow light or a bright south-facing window and begin bottom-watering: pour water into the base tray and let the growing medium draw it up. Aim for 12–16 hours of light daily. Good airflow around the tray is your best defence against mould — a small fan nearby makes a real difference. 6 Watch as the purple colour deepens in the stems over the next few days — it is genuinely exciting. Continue bottom-watering once or twice daily as needed, keeping the medium moist but never waterlogged. Stop watering 12 hours before harvest so the leaves are dry. 7 Harvest at days 8–12 when the cotyledon leaves are fully open and the stems are a deep violet — cut just above the soil line with sharp scissors or a knife. Rinse gently in cold water, pat dry, and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
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