{"product_id":"cauliflower-romanesco-1491","title":"Cauliflower Romanesco Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrassica oleracea var. botrytis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomanesco is one of the most extraordinary Cauliflowers in the garden, producing lime-green heads made up of intricate pointed florets arranged in repeating spirals. Sometimes called Romanesco Broccoli, Roman Cauliflower or Minaret Cauliflower, it is botanically classified with the cauliflower group and has a long association with Italian cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spectacular geometric heads are a natural example of fractal-like growth, with each pointed floret repeating the spiral pattern of the larger head. Beyond its appearance, Romanesco has an excellent flavour, typically sweeter and nuttier than conventional white Cauliflower, with a firm, delicate texture. Enjoy raw, steamed, roasted, sautéed or broken into individual florets for salads and vegetable dishes. The leaves and tender stems are also edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCauliflower has been cultivated in the Mediterranean for centuries and became particularly associated with Italy before spreading throughout Europe. Mark Twain famously described it as “cabbage with a college education”, an apt description for this somewhat refined member of the \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomanesco performs best when its main head development occurs during cooler weather. Plants prefer full sun, fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. Unlike white Cauliflowers, the green heads do not need to be blanched by tying the surrounding leaves over the developing curd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 90 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter in cooler locations\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late summer to autumn\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Late summer to autumn, with successive sowings into the cooler months\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly or raise in trays, approximately 5–10 mm deep. Keep consistently moist during germination and establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings to approximately 45–60 cm apart in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture throughout growth, as water stress can affect head development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when the lime-green heads are firm and well formed, before the individual pointed florets begin to loosen or separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf saving seed, remember that Cauliflower will cross-pollinate readily with other compatible \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e varieties, so adequate isolation is required to maintain the variety true to type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375892156634,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72ec87a6.25911324","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":46375892189402,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72ec87f2.88819292","price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375892222170,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72ec8816.17837378","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46375892254938,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72ec8833.67473606","price":85.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Broccoli_Romanesco.jpg?v=1772494203","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/cauliflower-romanesco-1491","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}