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Romanesco Broccoli Seeds For Planting (Brassica oleracea)

Romanesco Broccoli Seeds For Planting (Brassica oleracea)

Name: Romanesco Broccoli Seeds For Planting (Brassica oleracea)
Brand: 350 Seeds Per Pack
SKU: 055-FBM
Price: 3.99 USD
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Grow a garden filled with the strange, yet unique, Romanesco Broccoli, from freshly harvested Brassica oleracea seeds. Romanesco is an Italian heirloom and has been enjoyed for years, since the 16th century. The heads display apple-green, whorled pinnacles on 7 inch heads. The plants themselves can easily spread 3 feet wide, and grow to a mature height of about 2 or 3 feet tall. Romanesco boasts a mild, yet nutty flavoring and is often eaten raw, or cooked.

Romanesco Broccoli is categorized as an annual crop. Annuals such as this will grow quickly from freshly harvested seeds, producing flowers, fruits and seeds all within a single season. Romanesco is just one variety of Broccoli that we have to offer. check out our Broccoli seed category for additional varieties. You may also be interested in our Purple Cauliflower variety as well.

Sowing The Seed

Romanesco Broccoli is a cool weather crop that can be started indoors, or directly outdoors. If started indoors, sow in starter pots, 4 to 6 weeks prior to the last frost. If started outdoors in the Spring, sow just before the last frost, or in mid-summer, for a fall harvest. Till your sowing area, removing all unwanted plant life and weeds. Sow the seeds at a depth of 1/4” under, in rows measured about 10’ long.

Growing Conditions

Broccoli will grow in an area that receives full sunlight for at least 6 hours daily. The plants will bolt and go to seed if temperatures are too high. the soil should be fertile and rich in organic matter, but also well drained. To improve drainage, we recommend adding a light compost to areas containing hard, compact soil. Water daily to ensure that the seeds receive enough moisture to germinate properly.

Germination & Growth

Broccoli seeds typically germinate within 7 to 14 days after sowing. The plants will grow 2 to 3 feet tall, spreading about 12 inches wide. They can be spaced 18 to 24 inches apart from one another, in rows spaced 24 inches apart. Romanesco will produce 5 to 6 inch, spiraled, lime green heads that boast a better flavoring than most finer Broccoli’s available. They are ready for harvesting in roughly 75 to 100 days.

Harvesting Romanesco Broccoli

Romanesco Broccoli will be ready for harvesting in roughly 100 days. Cut the head from the base and store in the fridge or in a cool part of the home. You can save the florets by freezing as well.

Excellent germination. With all the rain we have had this year this grew big! I haven't needed to water all winter. Harvested 5 big heads. They were beautiful and delicious!

So excited about all of these items!!! Looks amazing

Excited to grow

These plants started off great and grew very large but never produced fruit. I think I may have started a bit late. Trying again for a fall crop.

This is a fun crop to grow, and delicious to eat, but there are some things to consider:TEMPERATUREThis is a cool weather crop. When the temperature rises into the 80s, you will start to get loose heads and bolting.COLORI live in Southern California. The romanesco that I started in October, and harvested in Jan/Feb came out green. The ones I started in January, and harvested in April are purple (which I think is pretty cool). Why this happened from the same pack of seeds, I have no idea.

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HEIRLOOM?

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99% of all seeds on our website are heirloom and are passed down from generation to generation. Bred for quality of flavor, productivity, hardiness and adaptability.

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Yes, our seeds are untreated! We never knowingly purchases treated seed products. We also do not treat any of our seeds with substances such as neonicotinoid or thyram.

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Seeds by Seed Needs are not certified organic, no. But we are firm believers that "organic" is how YOU decide to grow things. You can still organically grow your own produce with, non certified seeds.

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