Violetta Italia Purple Cauliflower Seeds

Violetta Italia Purple Cauliflower Heirloom Vegetable Seeds
Brassica oleracea
Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 20 seeds

Learn how to grow cauliflower from seed all the way to harvest with my YouTube video tutorial: https://youtu.be/0TXWCJFnCdE

This is my absolute favorite cauliflower to grow! It handles my warm winters with fluctuating weather better than any other I have tried so far. This is an heirloom purple cauliflower with green stems. When cooked, everything turns a bright green color. I have grown this for many years, with great results. The cauliflower heads formed are consistently extra large. It does not require "blanching" to prevent the suns rays from turning the florets an odd gray color due to its purple coloration.  Harvest the head just before the flower buds start to open aka "bolt". Flavor is like a blend between broccoli and cauliflower.

We have a very small window to grow traditional brassicas like broccoli and cauliflower in Florida. These crops bolt very easily when there is a hot day. Therefore, I grow brassicas during late fall, winter, and early spring. This can also be challenging because winter weather in Florida fluctuates so much. We have a cold day followed by a very warm day. Again, this triggers traditional brassicas to bolt. I find that if I have not harvested all of my broccoli/cauliflower by March, then its too late.

Follow me on social media because I post a lot of information on how to grow the very same seeds available in my Etsy shop. Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: jerrasgarden. 

PLANTING
Germination: 5-15 days

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/4” deep, barely press the seeds into the surface of the soil

Sowing: Can direct sow or start in seed trays.
Zones colder than 8 - sow seeds indoors, 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date.
For zones 8 and up - sow seeds indoors during the month of August. I do not recommend sowing seeds outdoors because its too hot and it will stunt seedling growth. The brassicas family is sensitive to hot temperatures. Start fertilizing with a liquid fertilizer at half strength, once the seedlings grow their first set of true leaves. Seedlings should be transplant ready in about two months.

Days to maturity: 85 days

 Terms and conditions READ THIS PLEASE:

- Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you cant find information or have additional questions.

- No returns or refunds once shipped. I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages caused by USPS. Since there are so many factors that affect germination and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once seeds have shipped. These are the same seeds I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seed in this shop varies depending on what I have decided to grow that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.