These Broccoli - Romanesco Italia seeds produce distinctive, spiral-shaped green broccoli heads with unique visual appeal and excellent flavor. Native to Italy, Romanesco Italia seeds are cultivated for their high yields and adaptability to northern growing conditions, making them suitable for diverse climates within the USA.

• Distinctive spiral-shaped, apple-green buds for visual appeal
• Full-grown heads measure approximately 4-6 inches in diameter
• Ideal for temperate northern climates, with good adaptability
• Rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and compounds with anti-cancer properties such as diindolylmethane and selenium
• 75 days to maturity
• Extended shelf life when stored in cool, dry conditions

Overall, this old italian heirloom variety that produces excellent yields of beautifully unique green broccoli heads. This is a unique Italian variety with better taste and texture than other broccoli. It has beautiful apple green spiraling buds and is especially well adapted to the north. 

• Broccoli is high in vitamin C, as well as dietary fiber; it also contains multiple nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties, such as diindolylmethane and small amounts of selenium. A single serving provides more than 30 mg of Vitamin C and a half-cup provides 52 mg of Vitamin C.

Use Cases and Target Growers

Romanesco Italia seeds are suitable for home gardeners, organic farmers, and small-scale growers seeking high-yield, heirloom Italian broccoli. They are ideal for planting in spring and fall, providing fresh broccoli with unique visual and culinary qualities. They are perfect for growers aiming to grow visually striking broccoli heads for culinary use, garden display, or seed saving.

Care Instructions

Seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place to maintain viability. Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost or directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Maintain soil moisture and temperature between 65-75°F for optimal germination. Transplant seedlings when they are 4-6 inches tall, spacing them 18-24 inches apart.