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Romanesco plants need a sunny site with deep, firm, moisture retentive soil.
Can be grown in....
Romanesco is best grown in raised beds or a well dug veg patch.
How far apart?
About 30cm apart.
£5.99
A weirdly beautiful cauliflower to grow
These plants will produce jade green spears which are beautiful and intriguing to look at. They are also delicious to eat! They taste like a mixture between broccoli and cauliflower and can be cooked in much the same way. As with all brassica plants, these are best grown in beds and will need good protection from pigeons and other pests. You’ll receive a full growing guide with your plug plants, so just follow the advice and you’ll find it easy to grow your own romanesco cauliflower.
Number of plants: 10 plug plants
Variety: Romanesco (organic*)
In the kitchen: Perfect for roasting, steaming, deep frying in batter, or even raw in your salads!
THESE PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED IN SPRING 2024
Delivery Info: Please see FAQs for up-to-date delivery info.
Planting advice: Plant cauliflower plugs 40cm apart in very fertile soil. Firm in well, protect from slugs and cover with insect proof net to keep butterflies and pigeons at bay. Harvesting: Harvest from late summer onwards when the cauliflower heads have fully formed.*Transplants suitable for organic growing.
Romanesco plants need a sunny site with deep, firm, moisture retentive soil.
Romanesco is best grown in raised beds or a well dug veg patch.
About 30cm apart.
Romanesco is fairly hassle free. Follow these tips and you’ll do just fine.
Make sure plants don’t dry out – regular watering is important during dry spells. Use a liquid feed once they’ve started to grow a little, as they need a little extra nitrogen.
Keep weeds down and cover with a netting to keep birds away
Harvest them as you want to eat them – they will store in the fridge for a few days, but are much better cooked fresh.
Romanesco is delicious mixed in with cauliflower cheese.
Do I need to sign for them?
All our plug plant orders are dispatched with an overnight courier* to mainland UK and do not need to be signed for when they are delivered, but will be left somewhere safe. When placing your order, please let us know where you would like the plug plants left if you are not in when the courier delivers.
We will keep you posted
You will receive an email approximately a week before your order is dispatched and another on the day your plug plants are packed and leave us so you know to expect and prepare for their arrival.