Cauliflower- Green Macerata - Non GMO , Heirloom 100 seeds

🥦 Green Macerata Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) Seeds
Non-GMO, Heirloom Variety

Grow Green Macerata Cauliflower, a beautiful Italian heirloom variety known for its attractive lime-green heads, excellent flavor, and reliable performance. This cool-season crop produces tender, mild-flavored cauliflower heads with a unique green color that adds visual appeal to the garden and kitchen. Perfect for roasting, steaming, stir-fries, soups, and fresh vegetable dishes.

Key Details:

• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
• Common Name: Green Macerata Cauliflower
• Type: Cool-season annual
• Days to Maturity: 70–90 days
• USDA Growing Zones: 3–10 (grown as an annual)
• Plant Height: 18–24 inches
• Plant Width: 18–24 inches
• Head Color: Lime green
• Bloom Time: Not grown for flowers; bolts in warm conditions

Features:

• Non-GMO, heirloom variety
• Produces attractive green cauliflower heads
• Mild, sweet flavor with tender texture
• Excellent for home gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Performs best during cool weather
• Great for roasting, steaming, soups, casseroles, and fresh eating

Growing Information:

• Prefers full sun
• Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep
• Space plants 18–24 inches apart
• Germination typically occurs in 7–14 days at 60–70°F
• Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost date or direct sow in mild climates
• Transplant outdoors when seedlings have 4–6 true leaves

Plant Care & Notes:

• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Cauliflower requires consistent moisture and steady growth to develop quality heads.
• Protect plants from extreme heat, as warm temperatures can cause small heads, poor formation, or premature bolting.
• Provide adequate nutrients, especially nitrogen during early growth and calcium for healthy development.
• Harvest when heads are firm and before individual florets begin separating.
• In warmer climates, grow as a fall or winter crop for the best results.