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Romanesco Broccoli

Gardening Guide: Broccoli: America’s Favorite Vegetable

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Romanesco Broccoli

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of Romanesco broccoli, one of six Plant Profiles featured in our Broccoli Collection.

By Norann Oleson

Romanesco Broccoli

Romanesco Broccoli

If you’re a fan of fractals, Op Art, or vegetables that look like they’re from outer space, Romanesco broccoli is for you! This 16th century Italian heading variety looks too pretty to eat, but if you do, you’ll be rewarded with a mild, slightly nutty, and somewhat sweeter flavor than most broccoli varieties. The chartreuse color and fractal spirals make a stunning display in your garden and on your dinner table. Romanesco broccoli can be steamed but is especially delicious roasted. Cut into florets or cook and serve whole—leaves and all.

Sun exposure:

  • Full sun (six to eight hours)

Soil pH:

  • 7.0 to 7.2

Hardiness Zones:

  • 3 to 10

Spacing:

  • Thin to 18 to 24 inches apart
  • Space rows 30 to 36 inches apart

Moisture:

  • 1 to 1.5 inches per week depending on rainfall

Notes:

  • Mild, nutty and slightly sweet flavor
  • 5- to 6-inch heads
  • Grows to 36 inches high
  • Matures in 75 days
  • Excellent roasted

Do you grow Romanesco broccoli? If so, please tell us your top tips for ensuring a delicious harvest.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Broccoli
  • Growing Broccoli from Seeds, Seedlings, or Cuttings
  • Where to Grow Broccoli
  • Planting Broccoli in the Ground
  • Growing Broccoli in Containers
  • Nurturing your Broccoli
  • Harvesting your Broccoli
  • Winterizing your Broccoli Plants
  • Dealing with Broccoli Diseases
  • Dealing with Broccoli Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Broccoli
  • Plant Profiles

  • Destiny Broccoli
  • Burbank Broccoli
  • Burgundy Sprouting Broccoli
  • Romanesco Broccoli
  • Belstar Broccoli
  • Calabrese Broccoli
  • Recipes

  • Creamy Broccoli Walnut Salad
  • Marinated Broccoli with Curry Dip
  • Broccoli Gratin
  • Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
  • Cream of Broccoli Soup
  • Best-Ever Roasted Broccoli
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Broccoli
  • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Broccoli
  • Resources about Broccoli
  • Broccoli Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • How to Cut Broccoli off the Plant and Keep it Growing
  • Easy Broccoli Pesto Pasta
  • How To Sprout Broccoli Seeds at Home
  • Making the Most of Broccoli Growing Season: From Seed to Soup

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