All the same If they were mine I'd try to salvage the best bits and cook them just in case - but have some other veg on standby!

they are going to seed

Thanks

Yup they have 'bolted' the really hot weather pushed them into this.

Well we've often eaten purple sprouting broccoli that's gone too far and is nearly in flower. I'd definitely not waste them if a trial run turns out to be edible.

Thank you for the advice will try them out on my husband and if he throws up I will compost them!!!!!!!!

Make sure that they are planted firmly in the soil, they like to be compacted around the roots, and like others have said don't let them get too dry.