Purple Cauliflower

General Information

• Category- Vegetable
• Binomial Name- Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
• Common Names- Purple Cauliflower, Graffiti
• Spread- 24-30 inches**
• Height- 20 inches**
• Average Production- 1 unit per plant
• Days to Maturity- 75-90 days

Nutrition Values

• Calories: 25
• Water: 92%
• Protein: 2.4 grams
• Carbohydrates: 4.7 grams
• Sugar: 2.4 grams
• Fiber: 2.4 grams

Vitamins

• Vitamin C- 63.5 mg

Minerals

• Calcium- 23.5 mg
• Iron- 0.4 mg
• Sodium- 29.4 mg

*The values are standard average per 100 grams and might change a bit.

Environmental Requirements

• Soil-  Well-drained and rich in organic matter
• Soil Moisture- 20%
• Soil pH- 6.0-7.0
• Sun Requirements- Full Sun
• Best Time to Plant- Autumn (September-October)
• Temperature range- 12-20 Celsius

Tips to Grow Purple Cauliflower

1. Arrange good quality purple cauliflower seeds.
2. The soil should be evenly moist, but not wet or soggy. Before planting, amend the soil with 2-3 inches of organic compost.
3. Start seeds inside about 6-10 weeks before the last frost for your area and then transplant when the seedlings have two sets of leaves. Grow one plant in each container.
4. Once the seedlings begin to head, add another couple inches of compost into the soil every few weeks until harvest for better growth.
5. As summer wanes, it will be time to harvest. Just cut through the stalk under the head.
6. We can use the flower and leaves both for cooking or as salad.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.