Mediterranean Veg

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.