'Romanesco' Cauliflower Plants
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Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Romanesco' Cauliflower Plants
- Is this the coolest vegetable you can grow? Bright, lime green heads packed into tight, fractal patterned florets with a delicious nutty flavour
- Not just a pretty veg - romanesco is super hardy and versatile, like a cross between a cauliflower and broccoli
- Grow in borders, allotments and raised beds
- Great for gourmets, chefs and photographers
- Plant out after the first frosts and harvest from August to November. Once the main head is cut, the plant will go on producing smaller heads
- Premium brassica plants grown on a family run farm in Lancashire and sent to you at the best possible time for planting
- Growing your own gives you healthy, fresh produce with a lower carbon plantprint than anything you can buy from a shop (and when did you last see this in a shop?)
- Easy to grow and care for - you should see your first crop within 12-15 weeks
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Romanesco' cauliflower is a large plant that needs a deep, wide pot of at least 40 centimetres to develop properly.
How big does it get?
The 'Romanesco' cauliflower can reach a height and spread of 60 to 90 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Romanesco' cauliflower prefers full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Romanesco' cauliflower prefers a firm, highly fertile, and moisture-retentive soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Romanesco' cauliflower plant needs regular watering, requiring about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to maintain consistent soil moisture.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the 'Romanesco' cauliflower does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Romanesco' cauliflower is a hardy plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H4, allowing it to survive winter temperatures down to -10°C. It is hardy through most of the UK, although it may suffer foliage damage in particularly cold inland valleys or at altitude.
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Meet Cameron
An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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