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Purple Sicilian Cauliflower Seeds
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A typical Sicilian variety with an intense purple head rich in anthocyanins, up to 1.5 kg, harvested 100-110 days from transplant. Hardy and vigorous plant.
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- Purple Sicilian Cauliflower
- The Purple Sicilian Cauliflower Plant
- How to Sow Purple Sicilian Cauliflower
- How to Grow Purple Sicilian Cauliflower
- Tips for Growing Purple Sicilian Cauliflower
- Diseases and Pests of purple Sicilian cauliflower
- Properties of purple Sicilian cauliflower
- Nutritional Values of purple Sicilian cauliflower (per 100 g)
Purple Sicilian Cauliflower
Purple Sicilian Cauliflower is a typical variety from the island, prized for its unmistakable flavour and characteristic intense purple colour. The head is of excellent quality, very uniform, and can weigh up to 1.5 kg.
The Purple Sicilian Cauliflower Plant
Its botanical name is Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, belonging to the Cruciferae family (Brassicaceae). The plant is hardy and vigorous, able to adapt to different soils and climate conditions. The purple colour of the head is due to anthocyanins, the same antioxidant pigments found in red cabbage and radicchio.
How to Sow Purple Sicilian Cauliflower
Transplanting is generally done in summer, for a harvest completed in about 100-110 days from transplant. Its medium-early cycle makes it suited to gardens wanting a not-too-long crop rotation.
How to Grow Purple Sicilian Cauliflower
Purple Sicilian cauliflower prefers medium-textured, cool, well-drained soils, with good moisture in the root zone given the high evapotranspiration caused by its large leaf surface. It is a very hardy plant, tolerating different climates well.
Harvest when the florets making up the head are still tightly closed and compact, cutting plants at the collar and leaving a few protective leaves for handling.
Tips for Growing Purple Sicilian Cauliflower
Avoid waterlogging, which is particularly dangerous for this crop. Keep the soil free of weeds and ensure good air circulation between plants to prevent fungal diseases.
Diseases and Pests of purple Sicilian cauliflower
Like other Brassicaceae, it can be affected by downy mildew and cabbage white caterpillar attacks. For ecological control, natural products such as neem oil or sticky traps can be used, alongside targeted Bacillus thuringiensis treatments.
Properties of purple Sicilian cauliflower
Purple Sicilian cauliflower is rich in minerals such as calcium and potassium, fibre, antioxidants and vitamin B2. Its characteristic purple colour sets it apart from conventional white cauliflowers thanks to its higher anthocyanin content, valuable allies against free radicals.
Nutritional Values of purple Sicilian cauliflower (per 100 g)
- Calories: 27 kcal
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.8 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Vitamin C: 55 mg
- Potassium: 310 mg