Sprouting Broccoli All Leaves

Question

Planted 4 purple sprouting , variety Claret, last year. One produced broccoli in April/May this year as expected , the others are massive plants with lots of leaves but no broccoli. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

If all else fails, eat the leaves! According to the article below, they can be sautéed, stir fried or added to soups. This article also gives reasons why the other plants did not produce.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/broccoli-not-forming-heads.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/broccoli/how-to-grow-broccoli.htm