{"product_id":"broccoli-green-sprouting","title":"Broccoli","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"210\"\u003eGreen Sprouting Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a cool-season, fast-growing brassica known for its prolific production of tender green shoots rather than a single large head like traditional heading broccoli. This variety yields a central head initially, followed by numerous side shoots, providing an extended harvest period—ideal for home gardeners who enjoy continual picking throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"658\"\u003eReaching \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e45-90cm in height, Green Sprouting Broccoli features lush, dark green foliage and tightly packed florets that are nutritious and have a mild, earthy and slightly sweet flavour. It thrives in South African winters, performing best in regions with mild daytime temperatures (15–25°C) and cooler nights. In warmer parts of the country, it can also be grown as a late summer or early autumn crop, provided it is protected from excessive heat and water stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1437\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003eThis variety is well-suited to raised beds, in-ground gardens, or deep containers, and benefits from rich, well-drained soil with added compost. It is relatively pest-resistant when grown in rotation and companion planted with herbs like dill or rosemary, which help deter common brassica pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"body-text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow \u0026amp; Productive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProduces multiple harvests from side shoots after the main head is cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Tolerant of cooler temperatures and light frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExcellent choice for succession planting throughout the cool seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Medicinal Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCan be eaten\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eraw, steamed, roasted, or stir-fried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUsed in soups, salads, casseroles, and side dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTraditionally believed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003esupport digestion and immune health\u003c\/strong\u003e due to its sulphur compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsect Repellant \u0026amp; Pollinator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRepels certain soil pests when interplanted with aromatic herbs like rosemary or thyme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts beneficial insects like lacewings and ladybirds when allowed to flower.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFlowers provide food for pollinators if left to bolt at season’s end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHigh in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003evitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003evitamin K\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003efolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003edietary fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1785\" data-start=\"1767\"\u003eglucosinolates\u003c\/strong\u003e, which may help reduce cancer risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eContains \u003cstrong data-end=\"1878\" data-start=\"1833\"\u003eantioxidants \u003c\/strong\u003elike lutein and sulforaphane that promote eye and heart health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroccoli flourishes under the following conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring to Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e15-25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerminate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25x45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60-120 days \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45-90cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late spring to early summer if not harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrefers a well drained \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/category\/soil\/substrate\" title=\"Substrate\"\u003esubstrate\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca title=\"Amendments\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Amendment\"\u003eamendments\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Craft%20Soil\" title=\"Craft Soil\"\u003epre-made soil\u003c\/a\u003e containing all the necessary base additives. Ideal pH of 6.0–7.0. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist; water at base to avoid wetting leaves and reduce disease risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUse a \u003ca title=\"Vegetative Fertilisers\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Vegetative\"\u003ebalanced organic fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e every 3–4 weeks. Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrefers moderate humidity (60–70%). Ensure good airflow to prevent fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBest suited for cooler regions in South Africa or grown in late summer for autumn harvest in warmer areas. Tolerates light frost but not extreme heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003ebeing planted alongside \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/onion-texas\" title=\"Onion Texas Grano\"\u003eonions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egarlic\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/celery-tall-utah\" title=\"Tall Utah Celery\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecelery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebeets\u003c\/strong\u003e, herbs like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/chamomile\" title=\"Chamomile\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echamomile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/dill\" title=\"Dill\"\u003edill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIntercropping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Pair with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" title=\"Basil Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Basil\"\u003ebasil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" title=\"French Marigold\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/french-marigold\"\u003emarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" title=\"Clover Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Clover\"\u003eclover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e for pest control and soil health.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCrop Rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Follow with \u003ca title=\"Peas Greenfeast\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/peas-greenfeast\"\u003epeas\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Clover Options\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Clover\"\u003eclover\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Lettuce\" title=\"Lettuce Options\"\u003elettuce\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid same family (nightshades or brassicas) in the same bed for 3 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSoil Rejuvenation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Plant after nitrogen fixers to restore nutrients. Namely \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/red-clover\" title=\"Red Clover\"\u003ered clover\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/white-clover\" title=\"White Clover\"\u003ewhite clover\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/lucerne-aurora\" title=\"Lucerne Aurora\"\u003elucerne\u003c\/a\u003e (alfalfa), \u003ca title=\"Peas Greenfeast\" href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/peas-greenfeast\"\u003epeas greenfeast\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid planting with tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estrawberries\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epeppers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eclimbing beans\u003c\/strong\u003e – may compete or attract pests.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"0.2g (42 Seeds)","offer_id":46980942332147,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.8g (168 Seeds)","offer_id":46980942364915,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/files\/BroccoliSingle.png?v=1749209833","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/broccoli-green-sprouting","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}