Our latest video makes a case to grow Romanesco, the underappreciated Brassica. Why grow Romanesco? Christy shares her reasons why.
Give Romanesco a try in your cool-season garden, whether it’s this spring, or later in fall (the best time for warm-winter climates). You’ll find it a great addition to your garden and your plate.
Grow Romanesco – The Underappreciated Brassica
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Resources
One of our favorite sources for open pollinated (OP) Romanesco seeds is Victory Seeds. There are a lot of F1 (hybrid) varieties out there, but if you want to save the seeds, choose OP varieties and maintain isolation distances to prevent cross pollination.
Check your Phosphorus and Potassium levels before growing any brassica that forms a head. Use a home Rapitest Kit and amend accordingly. We make a few cents if you use that link.
Learn more about growing Romanesco in this blog post.
Recipe: Try Pasta al Cavolo Broccolo e Romanesco
