Thompson & Morgan Cauliflower Veronica F1 Hybrid

Romanesco produce a pale green head consisting of a mass of spirals. Flavour is sweeter and more delicate than many white cauliflowers with a lovely crunch especially raw with ‘dips’. Also an excellent steamed vegetable. Romanesco is rarely seen in the supermarkets so do try to grow yourself.

How to sow

Sow in individual pots or a seedtray of good seed compost and cover with 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite, at a minimum of 15C (60F), until germination which takes around 7 days. Alternatively, can be sown thinly in a prepared seedbed 13mm (½in) deep, allowing 30cm (12in) between rows.

How to grow

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into larger pots, or transplant from the seedbed around 5 weeks from sowing. Allow 45cm between plants in the row and 60cm between rows. Plant firmly and water well until plants are established.

Additional information

• Harvesting period: September to Early November
• Pack contents (approx.): 20 seeds