Veronica (F1) Cauliflower Seed

Lime-green Romanesco with spiraled, pointed heads.

Veronica forms striking chartreuse heads made of pointed, spiraling florets, with a tender texture and a mild, nutty flavor that is great raw on a crudité platter or lightly cooked. Heads are about 6–7" across on large plants.

It does best as a summer-planted crop for fall harvest, or for midwinter harvest where winters are mild; it does not like heat. High resistance to Fusarium yellows. F1 hybrid.

Growing notes

• About 77 days from transplanting in the Northeast and Southeast US; up to about 91 days in the Northwest.
• Start seed in cell trays 4–6 weeks before transplanting; set plants 18" apart in rows 24–36" apart to give the large plants room.
• Give it fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter (pH 6.0–7.5) and steady moisture.
• Leave heads unwrapped; Romanesco needs light for its green color.

Disease Resistance

• Fusarium yellows (high resistance)

Specs

• Packet: 25 seeds
• Average 105,000 seeds per lb.