Seeds - Cauliflower, Veronica Romanesco OG (SGH)
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Description: Gorgeous gourmet cauliflower with a nice, nutty flavour! The distinctive spiraled heads are chartreuse-coloured in cool weather and then the warmth of summer turns them white with a pink blush. Add this to your summer veggie platters! The original is an heirloom dating back to the 15th century, although the modern Veronica Romanesco is a hybrid selection.
Pack Size: 100 seeds
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Alternative Names: Romanesco Broccoli
Main Uses: Culinary
Days to Maturity: 77 days to maturity
Exposure: Full sun
Certified Organic: USDA Certified Organic
Germination Instructions: Cauliflower prefers well-drained fertile soils high in organic matter.
Direct seed 1/2” deep.
Seeding rate - 3 seeds per foot, plant spacing 18 - 24”.
Row spacing 24 - 36”. Transplanting is recommended for spring crops, especially in the Northeast.
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date.
Optimal soil temperature for germination is 65-75°F, but cauliflower will germinate as low as 50°F.
Transplant out when seedlings have 4-5 true leaves. Older plants are more susceptible to bolting if temperatures are uneven.
Harvesting: Cauliflower heads should be harvested while curds are still tight. Check fields every 2-3 days. Cover developing heads or tie leaves together to protect heads from sunlight for a blanched effect. Self-blanching varieties have tight leaf curls around heads so minimize the need to cover. Harvest heads promptly when they are full-size but still compact, white and smooth. Delaying harvest results in curds turning loose and ricey. Cool cauliflower immediately after harvest to retain quality.
Growing in Containers: Well suited for large raised beds, but not smaller containers.
Growing in Mixed Planters: Not well suited for mixed planters.
Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.
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