PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) VERONICA F1 ROMANESCO CAULIFLOWER | id:991 | Brassica oleracea var. botrytis | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Hybrid Pale green heads in cool weather and milky white with a pink blush in summer. Used often in raw dishes for its nutty flavour. Resistance to Fusarium Wilt and Fusarium Yellow. Original Breeder: Bejo Seeds. Vitamins+: B1+, B2, B3+, B5, B6, B9+, C++, K1+, K+, Mn Companion plants: Beans, Celery, Onion, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach, Cucumber, Corn, Radish. Far from: Peas, Strawberry, Tomato. Planting tip: Direct sow when the °T reaches above 23°C. It can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the planting date. Harvesting tip: Harvest while curds are still tight. Tie leaves together for a blanched effect. Cool right after harvesting. Storage tip: Store at 0°C at 95% humidity for up to 1-2 weeks.
Seed depth:1/2″ Direct, Plant spacing:18-34”, Row spacing:24-36”, Sun Level:2, Watering Level:3, Germination:7-10 days/jrs, 10-30°C Optimally:23°C, Maturity:77 days/jrs, Height:12-24″, Width: 1.5-2′, Cold tolerance:-7°C, Edible leaf (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
