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Romanesco · Romanesco Broccoli

Zone 8b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Romanesco to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsFeb 23rd
Last FrostMar 23rd
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMar 23rd
Harvest BeginsJun 6th
Harvest EndsNov 12th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 30°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity75
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)45
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)30
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: For best Romanesco heads, transplant into consistently cool weather and avoid letting plants stress from summer heat as curds begin forming.