Description
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Approx 250 seeds
Unusual, bright lime-green ‘spiral’ florets with a distinctive almost nutty flavour. Can be eaten raw to maximise its crunchy texture and sweetness, or cooked. Try roasting with olive oil and served with parmesan shavings for an easy Italian style dish.
| How To Grow |
Sow thinly, 5mm (¼in) deep Firm down and keep moist. Seedlings emerge 7-12 days. Transfer into final position in full sun, spacing plants 60cm (2ft) apart. Keep well watered. Harvest: 12-16 weeks from sowing. Cut when middle heads are formed. |
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| When To Plant | Summer to Autumn. |
| Sow | Summer, Autumn |
| Soil Type | well drained |
| Important Note | These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour. |
| When | Summer to Autumn. |
| Where | In seed trays or direct into the garden bed. |
| How Sow | Sow thinly, 5mm (¼in) deep Firm down and keep moist. Seedlings emerge 7-12 days. |
| Care | Transfer into final position in full sun, spacing plants 60cm (2ft) apart. Keep well watered. Harvest: 12-16 weeks from sowing. Cut when middle heads are formed. |
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