Violet Star F1 cauliflower is a mid-late hybrid variety for autumn harvesting. The plants produce compact, uniform purple heads of medium size, fine grain and more pungent flavor than the most common white-headed cauliflower varieties. Head shape flatter than the more domed “Violetta Italia”. Medium-dark leaf cover.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Seeds

~50

Difficulty       

Medium

Lifecycle      

Annual

Sowing        

Direct, Indoor

Sowing season       

Spring, Summer

Root cellar   

No

Growing tips

Germination conditions:

sowing depth: 5 mm

optimum germination temperature: 21 to 27ºC

germination time: 5 to 10 days

When to sow:

sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost in your region for an early harvest OR

direct sowing after any risk of frost (around 2 weeks after the last frost) for an autumn harvest.

Sowing technique: in pocket

In the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds, spacing them 1 to 2 cm apart. When the seeds have germinated and the seedlings are 5 cm tall, keep all the plants if space is available, or keep only the best-looking ones.

for indoor seedlings: harden off seedlings outdoors before transplanting them into the garden

for direct sowing: thin out plants in preparation for final placement in the garden.

Transplanting outdoors (for indoor seedlings):

when there is no risk of frost

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 45 cm

between rows: 60 cm

Plant height: 50-70 cm

Soil: rich, well-drained

Exposure: full sun

When to harvest (after transplanting): 100-120 days

Specificities:

Cauliflowers are ready to harvest when the heads are firm and formed, so they can be eaten at different sizes, depending on the desired size.