A highly adaptable variety with consistent performance under a variety of environmental conditions, DePurple Cauliflower is grown as a flower vegetable. Attractive as well as productive, the plant sets dense, 7-inch+, dome-shaped heads with eye-catching lavender-pink curds. Cauliflower is considered a superfood for its nutrient rich content, having a high (top 20) Aggregate Nutrient Density Index score (ANDI), or micronutrient-per-calorie density. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and contains phytonutrients, including glucosinolates, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds.
An herbaceous biennial, typically grown as an annual, DePurple Cauliflower is a member of the cabbage and mustard family (Brassicaceae or Cruciferae), commonly called crucifers, brassicas, or cole crops.
DePurple Cauliflower grows best in a sunny location with organically rich, well-draining soil. Consistent moisture and cool temperatures (between 50° and 70°F) are important to keep the heads from becoming bitter and buttoning. Mulching helps to maintain moisture and to keep the roots cool. Regular fertilization may be beneficial.
A cool-season, winter-hardy vegetable, the toughest of the cool-season crops, one of the first to be planted in the garden, cauliflower can be direct sown into the garden as soon as the soil is workable in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost date. But it can also be started indoors 4 to 5 weeks before transplanting, spring and fall. It needs cold temperatures to germinate and grow but is sensitive to heavy frost.
| Seeds Per Pack | 30 |
|---|---|
| Genus | Brassica |
| Species | oleracea var. botrytis |
| Variety | DePurple |
| Product Classification | Seeds, Vegetables |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Foliage Color | Blue Green |
| Days To Maturity | 103.00 |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy |
| Characteristics | Cool Season, Edible |
| Uses | Cuisine, Fall Color |
