Cauliflower 'Purple of Sicily'

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group)

How to grow Cauliflower 'Purple of Sicily'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Purple of Sicily is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 as Purple of Sicily is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Purple of Sicily from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.58 inches (1.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 24°C / 75°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Purple of Sicily about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Purple of Sicily

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Purple of Sicily is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Purple of Sicily

Misspellings of Cauliflower 'Purple of Sicily'

Purple Cauliflower, Purple of Cicily, Coliflower

Other Names for Cauliflower 'Purple of Sicily'

Cauliflower, Violetta de Sicily, Violetta di Sicilia