Cauliflower 'Sicilia Violetto'

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group)

How to grow Cauliflower 'Sicilia Violetto'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Sicilia Violetto likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sicilia Violetto is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. A soil ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 is ideal for Sicilia Violetto as it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Sicilia Violetto 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 Sicilia Violetto about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sicilia Violetto

As Sicilia Violetto is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Sicilia Violetto