Cauliflower 'Violetto di Sicilia' Seeds | Purple Sicilian Cauliflower

Cauliflower ‘Violetto di Sicilia’ Seeds | Purple Sicilian Cauliflower

3.50 €

ðŸĨĶ Italian heritage variety from Franchi Sementi, est. 1783
ðŸŒą Sow: July | Hardy and productive in Irish conditions
ðŸ―ïļ Authentic Italian flavour for soups, salads and braising
ðŸŠī Grows well in raised beds and vegetable gardens across Ireland
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Cauliflower ‘Violetto di Sicilia’ (Sicilian Violet) is a stunning regional variety from Sicily, prized for its vibrant deep mauve-purple heads that transform to green when cooked. Beyond its striking appearance, it offers a sweet, mild flavour and retains more antioxidants than white varieties. A must-try for gardeners seeking beauty and nutrition. This packet contains approximately 1200 seeds.

ðŸŒą Sow May-Jul in a seedbed or modules.
☀ïļ Prefers full sun. Essential for developing the rich purple colour.
💧 Water consistently. Crucial for forming solid, colourful heads.
📏 Produces medium-sized, vibrant purple heads. A unique ornamental edible.

Bullet Technical Data
ðŸŒą Depth: 1.5 cm
📅 Sow: May to July
☀ïļ Light: Full sun
ðŸŒĄïļ Germ: 7-12 days
📏 Height/Spread: Medium, compact plant
ðŸŠī Space: 50-60 cm apart
âģ Harvest: October to December (from summer sowing)
🊙 Seeds: Approx. 1200 seeds

Weight 3.5 g

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