Broccoli Seeds

Broccoli, like cabbage and cauliflower, is a brassica. It’s a floret made up of countless tiny flowers – its name comes from the Italian word broccolo, meaning ‘the flowering top of a cabbage’. Tasty, versatile, and packed with nutrients, this excellent vegetable is well worth growing from seed.

There are two main types of broccoli: sprouting broccoli and headed broccoli. Sprouting broccoli crops in spring, and tends to be hardier. Headed broccoli is also known as autumn broccoli, as it is usually harvested in autumn. Both are delicious in a variety of dishes, whether steamed, roasted, or stir-fried. 

One of the advantages of growing broccoli seeds is their reliability and productivity. With proper care, broccoli plants can yield multiple harvests throughout the growing season. You’ll get the satisfaction of cultivating your own nutritious food – and the flavour of home-grown broccoli just can’t be matched.