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Originally Posted by maxjohnson
You will want to grow the Puntoverde F1 romanesco seeds I sent in. I only included 6 because they're so expensive. It's supposed to tolerate heat well. Although I think the head might be smaller than the regular romanesco, though it's only 80days.
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I gave up! I've not been able to grow Romanesco. The head that formed was about the size of a quarter. Cauliflower is very difficult for me to grow here too. In a "normal" spring it heats up quickly. The heads turn brown and are flat with a weird texture, not round and plump like in the grocery. They are not fun to eat and look about ready to spoil ! I think my cauliflower seeds might be too old to send to the swap, but if anyone is interested in experimenting I can send several varieties direct.
I have seen Romanesco sold at a farmers market, but just once and by one vendor. They were perfectly formed, but so small that they could fit in the palm of my hand, and I've got very small hands!
Good luck with your trials!
- Lisa