Cauliflower – Violetta Italia
$3.99
Violetta Italia produces small heads of purple color. The robust plants appreciate the rich and well drained grounds, at the time of the sowing or the transplantation, then also during their season of growth. Moreover if this one tends to slow down during the summer, do not hesitate to add fertilizer. The purple color is lost during cooking, so to take advantage of it in the plate, it is better to eat it raw. Its flavor is reminiscent of broccoli.
Additional information
Seeds | ~75 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 5 mm
- optimal temperatures for germination: 21 to 27ºC
- time for germination: 5 to 10 days
When to sow:
- sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date in your area for an early harvest OR
- direct sowing after any risk of frost (about 2 weeks after the last frost) for a fall harvest
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.
- for indoor seedlings: harden off the plants outdoors before transplanting them into the garden
- for direct seedlings: thin the plants for their final location in the garden
Transplanting outdoors (for indoor seedlings):
- When all risk of frost has been eliminated
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 45 cm
- between rows: 60 cm
Height of the plants: 50-70 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Exposure: full sun
Harvest time (after transplanting): 80-90 days (add 15 days for direct sowing)
Specificities:
- Cauliflowers are ready to harvest when the heads are firm and formed, so they can be eaten at different sizes, depending on the desired size.
- After harvesting the central head, the plant will produce small secondary heads.
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