CAULIFLOWER-VIOLET SICILIAN
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Brassica oleracea
CAULIFLOWER-VIOLET SICILIAN is a regional variety from Sicily & is a strong plant with broad, green-grey leaves. The florets of this Cauli are rosy-violet with a fine texture & good flavor. High mineral content accounts for the color. It has a superb taste both raw & cooked & is great for freezing. Best sown early spring & autumn. The beautiful, purple heads weigh 1-1.5kg & are of a fine, sweet flavor. Use raw or in stir fries to retain the color. An insect-resistant variety that is easier to grow than many white varieties. Purple cauliflower is a heritage variety that comes from either Italy or South Africa. Its true wild origin is not quite known, though its color is naturally occurring & is not due to scientific manipulation.
Firm down & water well until plants are established. Transplant when seedlings are 10cm tall. Apply fertilizer regularly and keep weed free.
SKU: CFVS
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| Germination Time (Days) | 6 – 12 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 100 - 160 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 6 - 10 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 45 - 70 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 60 - 90 |
| pH | 5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 28 - 24°C (61 - 75°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Bienial |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost hardy |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds overnight to improve germination |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5 - 1 cm (¼ - ½ inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 60 cm (24 inches) |
| Watering | Regular watering, 1 inch of water per week |
| Good Companion Plants | Celery, Beans, Lettuce, Spinach |
| Bad Companion Plants | Strawberries and Tomatoes. |
| Pests | Aphids, Cabbage Loopers, Cabbage Worms |
| Diseases | Clubroot, Downy Mildew, Black Rot |
CAULIFLOWER-VIOLET SICILIAN
$3.50
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