Cauliflower 'Romanesco'

Brassicaoleracea var. botrytis

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clovis, California

San Marcos, California

Montrose, Colorado

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the Mountains, CO (Zone 4a) | December 2012 | neutral

Bought directly from Sustainable Seed Company. I trust them completely - their seeds are the best. However, I grew this variety and the h...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2004 | neutral

An unusual green cauliflower from Franchi Sementi. (Italy). Used in gourmet restaurants. Florrets form a peaked head which has been compa...Read More

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