Purple Sicily Cauliflower Seeds For Planting (Brassica oleracea botrytis)
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basic information
Purple Sicily cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is a vibrant purple vegetable with a mild, sweet, and slightly nutty flavor, less tangy than white cauliflower. Its antioxidant-rich, colorful florets make it a striking addition to dishes. In the kitchen, it can be eaten raw as crudités with dips, steamed to retain a faint pink hue, roasted or sautéed to enhance its sweetness, or sliced into steaks with sauces like salsa verde. The heads turn green when cooked, adding visual appeal to Mediterranean-inspired recipes.
Seed Count
250 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Organic
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
SEED PREP
No seed prep is required.
SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1/4” under.
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile soil.
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily but avoid drowning.
GERMINATION
Germinates in 7 to 10 days.
PLANT HEIGHT
Grows to a height of 2’ tall.
PLANT WIDTH
Spreads about 2' wide.
PLANT SPACING
Space plants 24” apart.
ROW SPACING
Space rows 24" apart.
CROP SIZE
6" to 8" heads at 1.5 to 2.5 lbs.
SEASON
Annual crop
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Brassica oleracea botrytis
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Can be stubborn to germinate.
HARVEST
90 Days
