Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Cauliflowers are tasty and nutritious vegetables that can survive temperatures down to -10°C. Choose the right varieties and time your seed sowing well, and you could harvest crops right through the year. The leaves are also edible. Once the central head has been cut, smaller heads will be produced.

Cauliflower 'Romanesco' is an unusual cultivar – the heads display a distinctive, fractal growth pattern that endlessly repeats itself. The flavour is similar to that of cauliflower, but is milder, nuttier and has a crunchier texture. Like other brassicas, Cauliflower 'Romanesco' thrives in a fairly heavy, alkaline soil – if your soil is acidic, add lime. Grow in a sheltered spot in firm, rich, well-drained soil in full sun.

Plant deeply, 60cm apart, and protect from birds and insects. Water well after planting.

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Brassica ‘Romanesco’ and wildlife

Brassica ‘Romanesco’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Brassica ‘Romanesco’ poisonous?

Brassica ‘Romanesco’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Brassica 'Romanesco'
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