Cauliflower Romanesco – (Av. 250 Seeds)

Description

An unusual shaped cauliflower, Romanesco produces excellent, appetising light green curds. The evenly shaped cauliflower heads are good sized and very solid, producing great cauliflowers for that Sunday lunch or eaten raw with dips.

Growing Information

Sow in a seedbed outdoors March-May and later transplant to their final positions. Alternatively sow January-February under glass.

Sowing Information

Sow direct outdoors into a well-prepared seedbed 1cm ( 1-2″) deep and 30cm (12″) between rows. Transfer into final growing positions 60cm (2′) apart each way approx. 5 weeks after sowing.
Alternatively, sow indoors and place in a propagator at a temperature of 21°C (70°F) to germinate, 10-15 days. Transfer into 7.5cm (3″) pots and grow on gradually acclimatising to outdoor conditions before planting.

Sowing ➞ Cropping: From 20 weeks.