{"product_id":"cauliflower-purple-of-sicily","title":"Cauliflower - Purple of Sicily","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple of Sicily Cauliflower is an Italian heirloom variety known for its striking, deep purple heads and rich, sweet flavor. When cooked, the purple curd changes color, shifting into an attractive bright green. This non-hybrid variety is packed with antioxidants, is highly pest-resistant, and is easier to grow than most white cauliflowers. It makes a beautiful addition to gourmet vegetable gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Count: approx. 50 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturity: 80-90 days to harvest heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness Zone: 2-11, Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Planting Depth: 1\/4-1\/2 \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Spacing: 18-24 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Preference: Rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer Friendly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommended to grow this specific variety in containers for a few structural reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant itself is naturally shorter and more compact than standard white cauliflowers, meaning its root system doesn't require a massive field footprint.[\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStout and Forgiving:\u003c\/strong\u003e It features thick, sturdy stems that hold up well in restricted soil spaces like fabric pots, five-gallon buckets, or raised beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"oe-nested\"\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Blanching Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike white cauliflower, you do not have to tie the outer leaves over the center head to protect it from the sun. It self-protects via its natural purple pigment, making it much easier to manage in limited patio spaces. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo successfully grow it this way, you just need a container that is \u003cstrong\u003eat least 12 inches deep and 12 to 20 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e (roughly a 5-gallon bucket or larger) to accommodate its heavy watering needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450960597049,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Cauliflower_-_Purple_of_Sicily.webp?v=1788657095","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/cauliflower-purple-of-sicily","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}