Romanesco Broccoli (Brassica oleracea)

This dazzling heirloom comes to us from 16th century Italy. A chartreuse-colored broccoli-cauliflower mix in the shape of a Fibonacci spiral, this delectable variety has a mild, nutty flavor and crisp cauliflower-like texture. Plants may stretch to 3 before producing.

• 150 seeds minimum
• Germination: 7-14 days
• Maturity: 75-100 days
• Direct sow outdoors deep 2-4 weeks before last frost date or indoors in early winter for spring transplant. Repeat in midsummer for an autumn harvest. Plant or transplant in direct sun.
• Space plants 18-24 apart in rows 2 -3 apart.
• Requires cool temps.