{"product_id":"romanesco-cauliflower-85-days","title":"Romanesco Cauliflower (80 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCultivated in Italy since the 16th century, this unique variety is still an unknown vegetable to many gardeners. Distinctive heads are a vegetable work of art; the chartreuse colored buds form and grow in a tight upward spiral, ending in a multiple pointed head of florets. The Romanesco Cauliflower is unbelievably tasty, with a crunchy texture and more delicate, sweet nuttier flavor than regular dome-headed type cauliflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(50, 113, 56);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica \u003ci\u003eoleracea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4-10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Optimum soil temperatures 65-85ºF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Sowing Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4” deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e4-5 weeks before last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell\/pot.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin to the strongest seedling. After germination, grow in cool conditions, 57-68ºF for best results. \u003c\/span\u003eFertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer, diluted to ¼ of suggested measurement. Transplant a week or two before last frost. Space 18-24\" apart. \u003cspan\u003eSow in early to midsummer for fall crops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring when soil temperature reaches at least 55ºF. Sow 2-3 seeds every 12-18” apart. Thin to the strongest seedling per space. Sow in midsummer for fall crops. Germination is slower at lower soil temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Tie up leaves around heads to blanch. Watch closely and pick before the curds begin to loosen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The Roamanesco Cauliflower needs to be provided with fertile soil, rich in organic matter from the very beginning of its growth in the garden. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Mulching helps retain moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5283622596,"sku":"00082","price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/romanesco-cauliflower-80-days-vegetables-pinetree-garden-seeds-808.jpg?v=1732290867","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/romanesco-cauliflower-85-days","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}