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Purple Sicily Cauliflower Seeds For Planting (Brassica oleracea botrytis)
Purple Sicily Cauliflower Seeds For Planting (Brassica oleracea botrytis)
Purple Sicily Cauliflower Seeds For Planting (Brassica oleracea botrytis)
Purple Sicily Cauliflower Seeds For Planting (Brassica oleracea botrytis)
purple of sicily cauliflower seeds for planting
purple of sicily cauliflower seeds for planting
purple of sicily cauliflower seeds for planting
purple of sicily cauliflower seeds for planting

Purple Sicily Cauliflower Seeds For Planting (Brassica oleracea botrytis)

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ALL ABOUT PURPLE OF SICILY CAULIFLOWER

SEED COUNT

100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Purple of Sicily Cauliflower is a striking heirloom variety known for its vibrant purple heads, which are not only visually appealing but also rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins. This cauliflower is relatively easier to grow than other varieties, offering resistance to insects. It thrives in full sun and requires well-drained, rich soil, maturing in about 70-80 days. When cooked, it loses its color but retains much of its nutritional value, making it a favorite for both raw consumption and culinary creations.


The Purple of Sicily cauliflower, as its name suggests, hails from Sicily, with its origins tracing back to the 15th century in southern Italy. This variety was later introduced to the Americas during the 19th century, where it gained popularity for its unique color and taste. The exact beginnings of this cultivar are shrouded in mystery, but it's part of a long lineage of cauliflower cultivation that dates back centuries, with Sicily being a known hub for diverse agricultural practices. This historical journey reflects the spread of culinary and agricultural traditions across continents.
ALL ABOUT PURPLE OF SICILY CAULIFLOWER

SEED COUNT

100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Purple of Sicily Cauliflower is a striking heirloom variety known for its vibrant purple heads, which are not only visually appealing but also rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins. This cauliflower is relatively easier to grow than other varieties, offering resistance to insects. It thrives in full sun and requires well-drained, rich soil, maturing in about 70-80 days. When cooked, it loses its color but retains much of its nutritional value, making it a favorite for both raw consumption and culinary creations.


The Purple of Sicily cauliflower, as its name suggests, hails from Sicily, with its origins tracing back to the 15th century in southern Italy. This variety was later introduced to the Americas during the 19th century, where it gained popularity for its unique color and taste. The exact beginnings of this cultivar are shrouded in mystery, but it's part of a long lineage of cauliflower cultivation that dates back centuries, with Sicily being a known hub for diverse agricultural practices. This historical journey reflects the spread of culinary and agricultural traditions across continents.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

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

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION
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

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

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