Cauliflower Seeds

Cauliflower 'Romanesco Natalino' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Cauliflower ‘Romanesco Natalino’ is an extraordinary Italian heirloom, admired for its striking spiral, lime-green heads with a unique fractal pattern. More than just a showpiece, this variety is nutritious, delicious, and versatile – offering a slightly nutty, delicate flavor that works well roasted, steamed, or enjoyed raw in salads. Highly ornamental yet productive, it’s a standout addition to any vegetable garden.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – May in seed trays or pots.

• Sow outdoors: May – June, directly into well-prepared soil.

• Transplant: Harden off young plants and set them 60 cm apart in fertile ground.

• Position: Full sun, rich, firm soil with good drainage.

• Care: Keep soil consistently moist and protect young plants from pests.

Key Features

• Stunning lime-green spiral florets

• Mild, nutty flavor – more delicate than standard cauliflower

• Traditional Italian variety

• Attractive and productive crop

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens and allotments

• Chefs and home cooks looking for something unique

• Roasting, steaming, or eating raw

• Eye-catching centerpiece in vegetable beds

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – June

• Harvest: September – November

Quick Tip

For the best curds, ensure consistent watering and feed with a high-potassium fertiliser as heads develop.

Cauliflower ‘Di Sicilia Violetto’ Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Bring color and flavor to your garden with Cauliflower ‘Di Sicilia Violetto’ (Brassica oleracea). This traditional Italian heirloom produces striking purple heads with a delicate, nutty flavor, perfect for steaming, roasting, or adding to vibrant salads. Easy to grow and highly nutritious, it’s a standout choice for gardeners who love unique vegetables.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from early spring, or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and thin seedlings to 45–60 cm apart.

• Keep soil consistently moist and protect young plants from pests.

• Harvest heads when firm, tight, and brightly colored.

Key Features

• Striking purple cauliflower with nutty flavor

• Traditional Italian heirloom variety

• Nutritious and packed with antioxidants

• Suitable for steaming, roasting, and fresh dishes

• Reliable crop for vegetable gardens and allotments

Ideal For

• Home gardens, allotments, and raised beds

• Cooking, steaming, roasting, and vibrant salads

• Gardeners who enjoy growing heirloom vegetables

• Adding color and nutrition to the kitchen garden

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring indoors or late spring outdoors

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 45–60 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Blanching isn’t necessary with this variety—the purple heads naturally keep their vibrant color until cooking.

Cauliflower 'Octavian' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Cauliflower 'Octavian' is a reliable mid-season variety producing large, firm, creamy-white heads with a mild, delicate flavor. Ideal for steaming, roasting, soups, and gratins, it is a versatile addition to any vegetable garden.

This hardy variety performs well in a range of soils, offers excellent disease resistance, and is suitable for home gardens, allotments, and small-scale cultivation.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: April – June

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, rows 60–70 cm apart

• Position: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for optimal head development

Key Features

• Mid-season cauliflower with large, firm, creamy-white heads

• Mild, tender flavor suitable for steaming, roasting, soups, and gratins

• High-yielding and reliable growth

• Excellent disease resistance

• Ideal for home gardens, allotments, and small-scale cultivation

Harvest

• Harvesting period: July – September

• Harvest heads when compact and firm to ensure the best flavor and texture.

Short Tip

Blanch the heads by folding outer leaves over them to maintain whiteness and protect from sunburn.

Green Cauliflower 'Verde di Macerata' – Seeds

(Brassica oleracea) – Traditional Italian Heirloom with Emerald-Green Heads

Cauliflower 'Verde di Macerata' is a classic Italian heirloom variety, famous for its attractive green heads and exceptional flavor. The medium-sized curds have a dense texture and a delicate, sweet, nutty taste, making them stand out from common white varieties. This cauliflower is ideal for both home gardens and gourmet cooking.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial, grown as annual

• Heads: Emerald-green, medium to large, dense curds

• Flavor: Sweet, delicate, nutty

• Harvest: Mid-season variety

• Use: Fresh cooking, steaming, gratins, soups, freezing

Ideal For

• Mediterranean-style kitchen gardens

• Adding color & flavor to the plate

• Traditional and gourmet recipes

• Freezing for later use

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, transplant when seedlings are strong.

• Sow outdoors: May–June for later harvests.

• Planting distance: 45–60 cm apart in rows 60–70 cm apart.

• Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost.

• Harvest: July–October, depending on sowing time.

Care Tips

• Protect young plants from cabbage root fly and caterpillars.

• Keep soil consistently moist for firm heads.

• Use netting or fleece if pests are a problem.

Cauliflower 'Delta' – Seeds (Brassica oleracea)

Cauliflower 'Delta' is a high-yielding, early-maturing variety producing large, compact, creamy-white heads. Its tender curds and mild flavor make it ideal for steaming, roasting, soups, or fresh in salads.

Reliable and easy to grow, 'Delta' thrives in both home gardens and allotments, offering consistent quality and excellent resistance to common diseases.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: April – June

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, rows 60–70 cm apart

• Position: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, avoid water stress

Key Features

• Early-maturing variety with large, compact, creamy-white heads

• Mild, tender flavor perfect for steaming, roasting, and soups

• High-yielding and reliable growth

• Excellent resistance to common cauliflower diseases

• Suitable for home gardens, allotments, and small-scale cultivation

Harvest

• Harvesting period: June – September

• Pick heads when compact and firm for best flavor and storage.

Short Tip

Tie outer leaves over the developing heads to protect from sunburn and maintain whiteness.

Cauliflower 'Snowball X' – Seeds

(Brassica oleracea) – Classic White Curds, Reliable & Early

Cauliflower 'Snowball X' is a high-yielding, early-maturing variety known for its compact, snow-white curds and uniform growth. Its tender, mild-flavored heads make it perfect for fresh eating, steaming, roasting, and soups. A reliable choice for home gardens and small-scale growers.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial, grown as annual

• Heads: Compact, dense, snow-white

• Flavor: Mild, tender, sweet

• Harvest: Early to mid-season

• Use: Fresh cooking, steaming, roasting, soups, freezing

Ideal For

• Home gardens & allotments

• Early harvesting for fresh consumption

• Succession planting for continuous supply

• Culinary use and freezing

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, transplant seedlings after 4–6 weeks.

• Sow outdoors: March–May for late summer harvest.

• Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants, 60–70 cm between rows.

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.

• Harvest: When heads are compact and fully formed, before they start to separate.

Care Tips

• Keep soil evenly moist to prevent splitting.

• Protect young plants from pests with netting if necessa