Broccoli 39rudolph39 is a purple sprouting broccoli plant boasting large quantities of delicious vegetables however what makes the hardy biennial most unique is its early crop its spears can be harvested from january or february depending on climate to further increase brassica oleracea39s durability keen gardeners might want to try growing it alongside mint and nasturtiums these plants will drive away flea beetles and cabbage white butterflies height 90cm 4023911344