Botanical Interests Seeds, Broccoli, Romanesco 1 G

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis group). Cool season. 100 days. Sow in early spring or late summer. Heirloom. This beautiful Italian heirloom delights with spirals of lime green towers to intrigue even the most finicky eater. Is it a piece of art or an alien creature? Romanesco is neither - and it's not actually a broccoli. Even more confusing, it's sometimes incorrectly called broccoflower in grocery stores. First noted by Italians in the 16th century, it is now catching the eyes of gourmet chefs as a new and different vegetable. It grows like a cauliflower with a 5-6 inch lime green, spiraled head composed of many small, pointed florets. When cooked, Romanesco has a delicious nutty flavor and a tender, creamy texture similar to a blend of cauliflower and asparagus. This packet plants nine 10 foot rows. Peel back flaps. More info inside. We are dedicated to inspiring & educating the gardener in you. That's why we've put even more helpful information inside. All our seeds are untreated. No GMOs. www.botanicalinterests.com.