Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Romanesco'
Romanesco
Common names: Tower cabbage, Pyramid flower cabbage
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Description
Romanesco is the most attractive relative of cauliflower and broccoli. Its bright green heads grow in a perfect spiral of small cones. It has a finer, nuttier flavor than cauliflower and is a striking visual feature in the garden or on the plate.
Care instructions
Plant seedlings after May with ample spacing in nutrient-rich, firm soil, Romanesco is a heavy feeder and requires consistent nourishment. Water deeply during dry periods to keep the heads closed, and protect the plants with a net from cabbage whiteflies. Harvest from September once the tip has fully developed its characteristic spiral.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, lime-loving
Feeding
Heavy feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
legume family (Fabaceae)
particularly well establishedLeguminous plants collect nitrogen in the soil, from which Brassicaceae benefit as heavy feeders.
For example PeaBush beanPole beanBroad beanMarker peaSugar pea and 31 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
carrot family (Apiaceae)
You can pair celery and dill with all Brassicaceae because they repel the cabbage whitefly with their scent, a proven companion.
For example CarrotDillParsleyCarrot fennelCorianderCelery (Stalk Celery) and 18 more species in the catalogue
Source: Bio-Gärtnerei Mixed-culture Practice
mint family (Lamiaceae)
You will notice that the intense scent of basil, thyme, and others confuses the cabbage whitefly and keeps it away from the cabbage family.
For example LavenderThymeBasilRosemarySageHyssop and 31 more species in the catalogue
Source: bio-gardening intercropping practice
nasturtium family (Tropaeolaceae)
Nasturtium serves as a trap plant for you. Aphids and cabbage whiteflies prefer it over the brassicaceae next to it.
For example Tropaeolum majusMashua
Source: Trap plant practice in organic horticulture
Rather not
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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Diseases & pests
1 relevantFrom the knowledge base, automatically linked by affected species. How to spot and prevent them is covered in full in the lexicon.
Plasmodiophora brassicae
Clubroot is a soil-borne fungal disease caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae that affects all cruciferous plants.
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