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Fioretto 70

Brassica

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Overview
Most reliable sprouting cauliflower in our trials. The sweet and tender, light green stems with white florets are ideal for light cooking or serving raw for dipping. Eye-catching when paired with sprouting broccoli. Market heads whole, or cut and bunched. Stems will continue to elongate once heads form. Harvest anytime up to about 8" tall. NOTE: This variety can be difficult to grow. Requires moderate heat, but excess heat can result in purpling and uneven curds. Recommended temperature range: 60-80°F during head formation. We suggest trialing before implementing on a larger scale.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant after soil temperature reaches 50°F and seedlings are hardened off
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.5). Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage moths, flea beetles, aphids, cabbage loopers. Common diseases: Black rot, clubroot, cauliflower mosaic virus, downy mildew.