Violetta Italia Cauliflower Seeds - Cauliflower, 20 seeds

Violetta Italia Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) produces compact, purple heads that keep their striking color when eaten raw and turn a soft green when cooked. The curds are tender and mild, making an eye-catching addition to salads and crudite platters. This packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Violetta Italia Cauliflower
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season
• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
• Planting Time: Start indoors for a spring crop or sow in summer for a fall harvest
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 75–85 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting in spring; sow again in mid-summer for fall heads.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Watering: Water consistently; heads form best with steady moisture.
• Spacing: Space plants about 18 inches apart.
• Germination: Sow 1/4 inch deep; seedlings emerge in 7–10 days with warm seed-starting conditions.
• Harvest: Cut firm, tight heads before the curds begin to loosen or open.
• Tips: Side-dress with compost when heads begin to form; harvest promptly at maturity for the tightest curds.