Romanesco Broccoli Seeds

Approximately 200 open-pollinated, non-gmo, pesticide-free, and heirloom Romanesco Broccoli seeds ( Brassica oleracea) per packet. Italian heirloom dating back to the 1500s. Revered for its ornate pattern that exemplifies the Fibonacci sequence. Grows in zones 3-12. Direct sow outdoors 0.25-0.5 in deep, 2-3 weeks before last frost, 12-18 in apart. For indoors, plant 5-6 weeks before last frost. Keep soil evenly moist and in sunlight. Add compost and remove weeds. Transplant outdoors before last frost when seedlings reach 5-6 in. Place 12-18 in apart. Germination takes 5-14 days. Harvest before the head separates. Plant again in late summer for fall harvest. Matures in 80+ days. Plant with herbs and onions. Plant away from other brassicas.