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Romanesco

Brassica

Cucurbita pepo

Overview
Romanesco is a striking Italian heirloom brassica featuring distinctive spiraling, lime-green heads composed of fractal-like florets that resemble miniature trees. Maturing in approximately 95 days, it bridges broccoli and cauliflower with a sophisticated nutty-sweet flavor profile and tender-crisp texture. Its mild brassica notes and delicate taste distinguish it from heartier cruciferous varieties, making it exceptional for both raw preparations and light cooking. Visually compelling and culinarily refined, Romanesco commands attention on any plate while remaining approachable for gardeners willing to manage its moderate to challenging cultivation requirements.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for spring crop, or start in mid-summer for fall harvest. Transplant carefully to avoid root disturbance.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, diamondback moths. Common diseases: Clubroot, downy mildew, black rot, bacterial soft rot.