Cauliflower Seed Blend combines the vibrant heirloom beauty of Purple of Sicily with the reliable, snow-white heads of Amazing for a colorful and delicious addition to your vegetable garden. Together, these two varieties offer gardeners both striking appearance and outstanding flavor in one easy-to-grow blend.
Cauliflower Seed Blend About the Varieties
-
Purple of Sicily: This Italian heirloom produces brilliant purple heads with a sweet, nutty flavor. Rich in antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, the heads turn a beautiful green when lightly cooked. Hardy and resistant to many pests, Purple of Sicily grows well even in less-than-perfect conditions.
-
Amazing: True to its name, Amazing cauliflower delivers dense, pure-white heads with a mild, creamy flavor. Known for its cold tolerance and dependable performance, this variety produces uniform heads ideal for fresh eating, steaming, or roasting.
Together, these two varieties give you a long harvest window with both visual appeal and versatility in the kitchen.
Starting Seeds Indoors
Start cauliflower seeds 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix, maintaining soil temperatures between 65–75°F for germination in 7–10 days. When seedlings develop two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger containers to promote strong root growth.
Harden off seedlings before moving them outdoors, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in rows 30 inches apart. Cauliflower prefers full sun, fertile soil, and consistent moisture for best results.
Direct Sowing Option
In regions with longer growing seasons, you can also direct-sow seeds outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost. Thin seedlings to final spacing once established.
Growing & Harvesting
Both varieties mature in about 65–80 days after transplanting. Harvest heads while they are firm and tight, cutting at the base with several leaves left to protect the curds.
-
Purple of Sicily offers a burst of color and nutrition, perfect for fresh eating or adding flair to cooked dishes.
-
Amazing delivers classic white heads ideal for roasting, soups, and freezing.
Roughly 50 seeds per packet