Broccoli Romanesco - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Brassicaceae |
| Native region |
Mediterranean |
| Mature height |
45-75 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to light shade (6 hours) |
| Watering |
Consistent moisture; never let plants dry out |
| Soil / mix |
Fertile, well-drained loam, slightly alkaline, rich in compost |
| Fertilizer |
Compost at planting, then nitrogen-rich liquid feed every 2 weeks |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
Uses
<p>Eaten <strong>steamed, stir-fried, in soups, salads and pasta</strong>; both the main head and the tender side shoots are harvested for the kitchen.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep in seed trays. Germination takes <strong>5-10 days</strong>. Transplant seedlings at 4-5 true leaves (about 4-5 weeks old), spacing plants 45 cm apart. Cool weather is essential, so time sowing for the rabi season. Cut the central head while the buds are still tight and green; leave the plant in place and it will produce smaller side shoots for several more weeks. Heads are usually ready <strong>60-90 days</strong> after transplanting.</p>