I've had it several times in restaurants (usually when someone else was paying, as it only seems to get on the menu in 'posh' places!), and always liked it, but I can't really remember the flavour well enough to describe it. However this site says "It has a stronger flavour than ordinary broccoli, sort of half way between asparagus and cauliflower"
https://triedandsupplied.com/saucydressings/purple-sprouting-brocolli/
My father in law used to grow it. Its ok but NOTHING like asparagus. I used to enjoy it but can't digest it now. I reckon its employed the same PR firm as kale did.
Although I love cauliflower I could never get away with broccoli. Strange as it's more or less the same plant. I can eat it if put in front of me but would never think of buying it. I suppose you could ask if there is any difference between green cabbage and red cabbage, or white onion and red onion.
thanks all and its great that a question i put on here has stayed on and by that i mean the the nosey interfering lot have not complained about it and im even more pleased with the answers and i will defo be trying purple broccoli next time i see it just out of curiosity and next on my list is purple carrots but ive never seen them yet,
Thats interesting woofgang, you are the first person who has ever admitted they have even tried purple carrots, ive never seen them for sale but the pics ive seen of them dont look very attractive
I like to grow purple sprouting broccoli, its my favourite. I'd say its slightly stronger and tastier than the green calabrese, which we all call regular broccoli.