Broccoli Romanesco Seeds – Heirloom Italian Fractal Heritage Classic
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-7192-BRO-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Broccoli 'Romanesco' (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), also known as Romanesco Cauliflower or Roman Cauliflower, is a striking 16th-century Italian open-pollinated heirloom celebrated for its geometric beauty, crisp texture, and nutty flavor. Growing into a sturdy, upright plant 24 to 36 inches tall, it produces breathtaking, lime-green heads composed of naturally occurring logarithmic fractal spirals. Sharper and firmer than standard broccoli, Romanesco carries a sweet, mild, earthy taste with zero bitter undertones. Excellent raw for vegetable platters, dipped in vinaigrettes, roasted whole, steamed, or tossed into pasta dishes, it stands as a centerpiece crop in edible landscapes and gourmet gardens.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Broccoli 'Romanesco' / Romanesco Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated (16th-Century Italian Classic)
- Plant Class: Cool-Season Annual Vegetable / Cabbage Family (Brassicaceae)
- Color: Vibrant chartreuse-green head, deep green broad outer wrapper leaves
- Plant Characteristics: Large upright habit (24–36 inches tall / 60–90 cm, spreads 18–24 inches / 45–60 cm), central fractal-patterned spiraled head (7–9 inches wide / 18–23 cm), nutty crisp florets
- Suitable Space: Spacious vegetable garden rows, raised beds, large garden plots
- Season: Late Summer to Autumn Harvest (Cool Season, ~75–100 Days to Maturity from Transplant)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors early to mid-June (sow 0.25 to 0.5 inches deep). Transplant outdoors mid-July to allow head formation during cool autumn weather. Alternatively, start indoors late March for late spring harvest (transplant late April). Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 30 inches apart.
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required)
- Watering Needs: Moderate to High (requires steady moisture; rich, well-drained organic soil, avoiding water stress during head formation)
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