broccoli

Purple broccoli is a spring season type of gourmet broccoli cultivar distinct from traditional green sprouting broccoli which produces light purple to deep purple colored buds. Stems and leaves can also be purple or traditional green depending on variety. Purple sprouting broccoli has many varieties with the best considered varieties producing sweet flavored leaves and tender stems. Purple broccoli is a special crop because of its ability to overwinter which guarantees winter food production.