Although the purple sprouting broccoli (PSB) season has come to an end, now is not the time to stop thinking about this vibrant spring crop. If you have the room to grow it, purple sprouting broccoli ...

"Once I see the first subtly coloured purple sprouting broccoli stems, I know the hard winter in the kitchen garden is drawing to an end-they're a sign that spring is just around the corner. It won't ...

Growing sprouts is an easy way to provide home-grown food all year long. Sprouts are essentially immature, miniature plants harvested shortly after germination. A wide range of seeds can be grown for ...

Here's a delicious, purple sprouting broccoli recipe to deal with the increasing glut of it coming from the garden. I love recipes like this one from Ruth Watson, that just serve it up with a little ...

Purple sprouting is tough enough to thrive whatever the weather. But it's the delicate flavour that will win you over. Sprouting broccoli, the thin-stemmed variety with the deep purple heads, will ...

Broccoli is a deservedly popular vegetable; it's high in fibre and packed with vitamins including C and K, plus calcium and iron. Sprouting broccoli, also known as tenderstem broccoli, is a tasty ...

Preheat the oven 180°C (350°F, Gas 4). Roast the sesame seeds in the oven for about 10 minutes until golden brown, then cool. To make the flavoured butter, place the lemon juice, butter and cooled ...

1 large acorn or butternut squash about 1.2kg • 2½ lb 2 tbsp good olive oil plus extra for drizzling 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp cumin seeds sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 200g • 7oz purple ...

The UK purple sprouting broccoli season runs from January to May. Modern hybrids are bred to extend the season, but they tend to be tough and tasteless. Purple sprouting broccoli should look fresh, ...