The quick and convenient step by step guide to growing your Broccoli Seeds!
Growing Romanesco broccoli is more like growing cauliflower than broccoli in the sense that it is a more temperamental to temperature and requires consistent water and highly organic soil to thrive. Romanesco requires a slightly shaded location with alkaline soil and room to spread as plants grow up to 3 feet in height. It is best to plant Romanesco in the fall in warmer climates.Those in more northerly regions can plant in the spring, after the last frost.
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How to Grow Romanesco Seeds
#1 | Fill seed pots with organic potting mix, six weeks before the last expected frost for your region.
# 2 | Place two seeds in each seed pot and moisten the soil slightly.
#3 | Cover the seed pots with plastic wrap to keep moisture in and place the pots in a warm location out of direct sun. Keep the soil moist.keeping the moisture in.
#4 | Remove the plastic wrap after the seeds sprout. Move the pots to a warm area with plenty of sunlight. Keep the soil moist.
#5 | Move the pots outdoors to a protected area out of direct sunlight, 4 weeks after planting. Allow them to harden off for one week. Temperatures should be at least 45 F during the day. Prepare a sunny garden space for the Romanesco transplants by adding plenty of organic compost. Plant the seedlings 16 inches apart in rows that are 24 inches apart.
#6 | Water the Romanesco broccoli twice a week, keeping the top 8 inches of soil damp.
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