vegetable variety in zone 8a
Romanesco cauliflower in zone 8a
Romanesco · Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
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- Zone
- 8a 10°F to 15°F
- Growing season
- 240 days
- Days to harvest
- 55 to 100
The verdict
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About Romanesco
Sweet, nutty, more complex than white cauliflower; chartreuse fractal-spiraled head. Roasting, steamed, fresh. Sensitive to heat, best as fall crop.
Critical timing for zone 8a
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Common challenges in zone 8a
- ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
- ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
- ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops
Modified care for zone 8a
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Romanesco in adjacent zones
Frequently asked questions
- Will Romanesco cauliflower grow in zone 8a?
Yes. Romanesco is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 8a, which includes zone 8a.
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