How To Get The Best From Your Purple Sprouting Broccoli ♻️ Feeding ♻️ How To Harvest Florets♻️ (519)

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  • čas přidán 11. 03. 2019
  • Feeding with my liquid plant foods continues and I harvest my first florets and protect the crop from the pigeon's.
    Join me and others on the Facebook Group Keep Calm and make Compost.
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    ♻️Happy Gardening to all my viewers and subscribers ♻️ Terry King ♻️

Komentáře • 96

  • @jmawdsley2
    @jmawdsley2 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Quality content as always. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @ajayasir5272
    @ajayasir5272 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wow this will be my first year growing purple sprouting broccoli. I didn't know they grow this tall!

  • @50shadesofgreen
    @50shadesofgreen Před 5 lety +1

    great update on the purple sprouting broccoli and a nice little harvest too

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      It melted in our mouths Simon, straight of the plant into the steamer for a few minutes.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @metamorphasishypnotherapy

    SO glad I left it in the ground to see what it was. Thanks for the advice.

  • @sandram1503
    @sandram1503 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video Terry thanks for the cutting tips, take care

  • @deborahcollins9780
    @deborahcollins9780 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you Terry! Brilliant.

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you Deborah and for taking the time to comment I do really appreciate it.
      ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

  • @angelinegrows7765
    @angelinegrows7765 Před 3 lety +1

    Cracking info on the purple sprouting thanks Terry 👍

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 3 lety +2

      This years crop will soon be producing so will give them a feed of comfrey.
      ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

  • @threethousandpercent7919
    @threethousandpercent7919 Před 5 lety +1

    Your Purple sprouting Broccoli does look good this year, Terry. Some very nice florets.

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety +1

      Don't know how I beat the white fly Elly and the one plant has failed to produce a Floret on the top, but I am grateful to have that picking that went straight into the steamer on Sunday.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @trollforge
    @trollforge Před 5 lety +1

    Nice wee harvest.

  • @GonePottyGardening
    @GonePottyGardening Před 5 lety +1

    Some lovely fresh food there you've done amazing 😍

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      Two nice meals with the best ending up picked and in the steamer and eaten within an hour.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @patriciancube394
    @patriciancube394 Před 5 lety +1

    Very informative video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @NicksAllotmentDiary
    @NicksAllotmentDiary Před 5 lety +1

    Nice purple sprouting broccoli Terry. Decent first pickings. Take care. Nick

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      So nice to get something out of the plots over the cooler months Nick.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @DojosAllotmentSpecialist
    @DojosAllotmentSpecialist Před 5 lety +1

    i love Purple Sprouting Broccoli last year was my first time having it :) And great update on them thanks

  • @AllotmentGardener
    @AllotmentGardener Před 5 lety +2

    A wee experiment? I don't remeber you doing that!? Lol
    Happy growing
    Matt 🌱🌱

  • @Alternativesmallholding
    @Alternativesmallholding Před 5 lety +1

    Fab tips as ever Mr King.
    Ours is ready too, didn’t pick it today but I’m looking forward to it later in the week.
    The leaves are beautiful too, very tasty.

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      Its surprising how quickly they go over Jazz and the leaves are relatively clear of white fly.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @robbo7765
    @robbo7765 Před 3 lety +1

    Cracking info on the broccoli Tel 👍didn't know that. It a must vegetable in our house hold so be having a go at growing them next year. Thanks for sharing Robbo.

  • @user-wn9mn1be4u
    @user-wn9mn1be4u Před 5 lety +1

    great video

  • @lorraineg8134
    @lorraineg8134 Před 5 lety +1

    Terry , thankyou, im trying to grow it for the first time this year. You are star for sharing this. One of my comfreys are just sprouting up again , made me smile as have seen so much you do with the comfrey. Thanks so much.

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety +1

      Not always sure what to show and share Lorraine, but I am glad I started this experiment. If it helps one person to understand about this plant and how long it stays in the ground before it produces a crop I am happy.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

    • @lorraineg8134
      @lorraineg8134 Před 5 lety +1

      @@terrykingsallotmentgardening well im learning so much as its only my second year having the allotment. Being unsure, these videos show me . So im very happy with the info. Thanks again.

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety +2

      Cheers my friend's.

  • @BenniLkitchengarden
    @BenniLkitchengarden Před 5 lety +1

    Pretty windy on your plot today. Lovely sprouting broccoli 👍. My winters are too cold to overwintering these delicacies, unfortuately. Best wishes from Norway.

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      Cheers Benni, we are having some more unseasonal weather again and its difficult to predict what to grow for the best, this is the first good crop I have ever grown so I really enjoyed that picking on our Sunday dinner.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @sunil...841
    @sunil...841 Před rokem +1

    Hiiii....

  • @myhillsidegarden3998
    @myhillsidegarden3998 Před 5 lety +1

    Terry, thank you for this. I purchased some seed for this year, have never grown it before and it does look very good. I hope that it will last here for me to have a harvest next spring. Have a great day! Catherine

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety +1

      It won't mind the cold you get Catherine and will produce the Florets when it feels it needs to reproduce.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @williamcolemansgardenandal9017

    I blinked for a second last year Terry and mine went to flower, boy do they ever turn to flower quickly. 🍺

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      Had to make this video really quickly another day some of it would have been spoiled William so regular peeks under the netting will be required. Cheers for a great video you did with Ryan a great team.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @clivesconundrumgarden
    @clivesconundrumgarden Před 2 lety +2

    Great haverst and tips Terry. Ours is looking pretty good! I think it liked the seaweed we gave it ;)
    Cheers

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 4 měsíci +2

      How are you two doing?

    • @clivesconundrumgarden
      @clivesconundrumgarden Před 4 měsíci +1

      @terrykingsallotmentgardening hey Terry, it's been a challenging few months, but we're trying to stay positive. Colleen's Dad has continued to decline, and I'm spending most of my time with him. Garden is doing good, lots sown and looking forward to the season. Hope you and your family are well. Thanks for checking in!!
      Cheers Jason

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@clivesconundrumgarden sending our love.

  • @NicsAllotment
    @NicsAllotment Před 5 lety +1

    Hello Terry . 1 of my favourite greens is purple sprouting I would still eat that what you said was no good . I feel jealous what you've got mine's not ready yet. All the best Nick

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      The pigeons didn't get mine this year Nic and I am sure yours will appear soon.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @kellynash8097
    @kellynash8097 Před 5 lety +2

    Looks good Terry! I've got some beautiful little sprouting plants that have just started giving florets. They're no where near as tall as yours though 🤔🌺

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety +1

      It doesn't matter how big it is its what you get from it that counts and hopefully mine will give more only time will tell.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @SouthpawDavey
    @SouthpawDavey Před 5 lety +1

    Still waiting for mine. yours looks great this year you beat the pidgins ;-)

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      I won't forget last years devastation......lol.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

    • @SouthpawDavey
      @SouthpawDavey Před 5 lety +1

      You pulled it back mate. I havent had a problem with birds as yet. Maybe I shouldn't have said that.. @@terrykingsallotmentgardening

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      It only takes a day or hours once they get the taste Dave.

  • @poosmate
    @poosmate Před 5 lety +2

    Nice one Terry! That's Heaven sent - cut n come again broccoli! Take care, Poo

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety +1

      It did really well poo and will do some the following year as I will be concentrating on my new raised beds and didn't want too many plants hanging around.
      ♻️ Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @josefleven5764
    @josefleven5764 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks. Growing purple sprouting for myself for the first time. Needed to know how to harvest. My plants went in dyring March. Can’t wait for the crop. Will set some more later in the year. Thanks so much

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 4 lety +2

      Just planted mine and they won't be ready until February or March so be patient they will flower, harvest regularly when they first appear, pigeons will love them so net them so they can't land on top of them, can't remember if I showed that. Any issues please comment, hope to hear from you again Josef.
      ♻️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

    • @josefleven5764
      @josefleven5764 Před 4 lety +1

      @@terrykingsallotmentgardening Thank you. Lovely winter garden to kitchen food.

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 2 lety +1

      @@josefleven5764 👍♥️👍

  • @nodiggitygardens9750
    @nodiggitygardens9750 Před 5 lety +1

    lovely harvest in all. My dad told me that nettle was good for the vegetative growth of a plant because its high in nitrogen and comfrey was good for the fruiting stages as it has phosphorus as well as nitrogen which is needed for any flowering/fruiting stage ... dunno if that applies to brassicas but your trail would support that. Great vid

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety +1

      Exactly my thoughts and I am intrigued to see if comfrey works the same way as when used on fruit's.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @MyFamilyGarden
    @MyFamilyGarden Před 5 lety +1

    Shame about the damage. But those broccolis look lovely, comfrey wins!

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      Cheers my friend, more bad weather on its way and lets hope my plants stay upright......lol.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @CBsGreenhouseandGarden
    @CBsGreenhouseandGarden Před 5 lety +1

    Never tried the purple broccoli. I will watch and see how it grows over there.

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      Because I have removed nearly all the Florets the plant will have to find away to reproduce so should give me more to pick in the coming weeks.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @KimmysKitchenandGarden
    @KimmysKitchenandGarden Před 5 lety +1

    Lovely :) you know I've not been feeding mine 😶 it's producing lots though might have been even more if I fed it

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      Hello Kimmy, you probably don't have to feed it, I am just experimenting and considering the white fly infestation I am pleased with the results.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @timberwolvesxx7250
    @timberwolvesxx7250 Před 2 lety +1

    thanks mate, was wondering why no broccoli yet but seems just need to be patient. i got these white moths going crazy on my plant, bastard things have laid eggs on it

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 2 lety +1

      White fly is a nuisance and keep shaking them off especially on a frosty morning.
      ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

  • @vmcougarintn5035
    @vmcougarintn5035 Před 5 lety +2

    Does it have the same flavor as green broccoli? I've never heard of it before. I would say you need to feed them with the Comfrey. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety +3

      It melts in the mouth much better than the the green Broccoli and gives the plate and food a different colour. Hopefully in a few weeks I may be able to tell if the comfrey make any difference.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

    • @thetessellater9163
      @thetessellater9163 Před 3 lety +2

      This is proper broccoli, the green stuff is calabrese.

  • @CanadianPoormansgro
    @CanadianPoormansgro Před 5 lety +1

    👍🇨🇦👍🇨🇦

  • @briansgardenandpolytunnel8172

    I failed with the purple sprouting broccoli for this year, terry. they were still in the seed bed and almost 15 inches high by the time I was able to get back to the plot last September. I fully intend to succeed for next years crop...…………….brian

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      To be honest this is my first successful year with the purple sprouting broccoli and that was with the damage the white fly did.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @carolynlindsay5338
    @carolynlindsay5338 Před rokem +1

    I had flowers forming on mine, so I pinched them off and harvested brocoli. Do you reckon they'll continue to grow?

  • @tinnerste2507
    @tinnerste2507 Před 4 lety +1

    Can you cut this plant down to the base ? Will it regrow from a leaf node near the ground? After it produces florettes all spring i want to cut it back to fit a moth net over it for the summer.

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 4 lety +1

      Hello my friend, in my experience if this was still here now and I cut it down it would produce new growth and then go to seed, that's my personal experience, but I would be interested if you got a different result.
      ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

    • @tinnerste2507
      @tinnerste2507 Před 4 lety

      @@terrykingsallotmentgardening thanks for the bery quick reply ! I do this with kale every year and it sets it back for 8 weeks or so, but never overwinters twice, though i have heard this plant can be grown 4 to six years but no real info on how, so it might be hype.

  • @GardenCityHomestead
    @GardenCityHomestead Před 5 lety +2

    Why did you remove the leaves from the bottom?

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 5 lety

      Over the Summer here all my Brassicas were infested with White Fly and most of the leaves had died, suprised I ended up with a crop at all only 3 survived out of 8.
      ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry.

  • @lwalker8992
    @lwalker8992 Před rokem +1

    My second year trying to grow it but only get lots of leaves. Please help, what am I doing wrong?

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před rokem +1

      You won't get a crop until February / March it is a long term crop so keep it happy for now.
      Happy gardening, Terry.

  • @shirleyporter9025
    @shirleyporter9025 Před 3 lety +1

    What time of year were these sown?

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 3 lety +2

      This crop was sown in May, I do sow a little later now.
      Happy gardening, Terry King.

    • @shirleyporter9025
      @shirleyporter9025 Před 3 lety +1

      @@terrykingsallotmentgardening Thanks!! :) Do you ever sow in the autumn for the spring? I have a bit of a blind spot with broccoli, always seem to get it wrong!

    • @terrykingsallotmentgardening
      @terrykingsallotmentgardening  Před 3 lety +1

      @@shirleyporter9025 sprouting broccoli takes about 10 months to mature so it's a long term crop, but very productive when it eventually gives so planting later will mean you have to wait longer.