{"product_id":"cauliflower-veronica-romanesco-hybrid","title":"Cauliflower Seeds - Veronica Romanesco Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003e77 days. This “Italian” type produces very symmetrical and spiraled, lime green heads with tightly beaded, pointed domes. Useful raw, cooked, or pickled, with a milder, sweeter flavor than standard cauliflower. Holds its vibrant color even when cooked. Excellent heat tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cauliflower Veronica Romanesco Hybrid Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassica Oleracea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian Broccoli, Broccoflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 - 65 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼” inch deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24” apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2 ½’ tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, consistently moist, loamy; pH between 6.5 and 6.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler - Not Intended To Overwinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striking lime green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, nutty, crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vegetable grows successfully in fertilized seed flats or sectioned off into potting soil. Start seedlings at least 4 – 6 weeks indoors until time to transplant. When sowing outdoors, place in “8-10” rows, 36” apart. Having moist soil is mandatory for reaping a gorgeous harvest of Veronica Romanesco cauliflower. If temperatures are too high, heads will not fully mature. Temperatures should range between 60 – 75 degrees F. Water only the bottom of the plant to control wetting leaves and fungus. Soil is slightly acidic to neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstong\u003eAdditional Facts and Information\u003c\/stong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry steaming for five minutes with butter for a hearty snack. It’s Chockfull of Vitamins A, D, folate, calcium, dietary fiber, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium; also high in Vitamin C, but low in calories. Rinse in cold water before preparation; it turns out to be even sweeter after cooking. Ornamental quality, Veronica Romanesco is ideal for plate decoration and appetite appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":35360885932194,"sku":"16642","price":8.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":35360885964962,"sku":"16643","price":58.61,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/6706\/0898\/products\/cauliflower-veronica-romanesco-hybrid-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1595854611","url":"https:\/\/bestchoiceproducts13-com.myshopify.com\/products\/cauliflower-veronica-romanesco-hybrid","provider":"bestchoiceproducts13.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}