قَرْنَبيط/زَهْرة

Is it art or food? Both! ‘Romanesco’ is not actually a cauliflower, but somewhere between a broccoli and cauliflower, with 5″-6″ heads. First noted by Italians in the 16th century, it is now catching the eyes of gourmet chefs. Cooked, ‘Romanesco’ has a delicious nutty flavor and a texture similar to cauliflower. Easier to grow for fall harvest as a warm spring may delay heads until fall.

Weight: 1gram (~240 seeds)

Flavorful, 6″ snow-white heads in just 70 to 80 days means ‘Snowball Y’ is successful in short-season areas. The leaves naturally curl nicely around the heads providing self-blanching and protection from sun scald. Mature heads hold well in the garden, so they don’t all have to be picked at once.

Weight: 750mg (~180 seeds)