{"product_id":"kalafior-romanesco-natalino-nasiona","title":"Natalino Romanesco cauliflower - Brassica oleracea var. botrytis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eMathematics on a plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Romanesco Natalino is a cauliflower with yellow-green, conical curds made up of spirally arranged florets—each one a miniature of the whole. A mid-early variety intended for outdoor cultivation, especially for an autumn harvest. Its flavour falls between cauliflower and broccoli: delicate, slightly nutty and crunchy when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romanesco cauliflower, mid-early variety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCurds:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellow-green, conical, spiral florets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–May (for seedlings)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlanting out:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–early July\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–October\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, fertile and moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate—requires consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNumber of seeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 300 (1 g)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety stand out\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomanesco is an Italian type of cauliflower whose curd grows in a fractal pattern: the florets form logarithmic spirals, and each one repeats the shape of the entire curd. Natalino is one of the classic varieties of this type—it produces compact, tall, conical curds in a light yellowish-green colour, well protected by the leaves. Its structure is firmer and less watery than that of white cauliflower, so the florets retain their shape and crunchiness after cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety is suited to outdoor cultivation in an autumn cycle: later planting (in June, or by early July at the latest) means that the curds form in the cooler conditions of September and October. This is important because Romanesco tends to form curds unevenly in hot weather. The cool autumn temperatures also have a beneficial effect on the flavour—the florets are sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGrowing step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing (April–May, for seedlings):\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in multi-cell trays or pots, approximately 1 cm deep, at 18–20°C. Germination takes 5–8 days. After germination, provide plenty of light and a temperature of 15–18°C—excessive warmth and insufficient light produce leggy seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePricking out:\u003c\/strong\u003e when sowing in trays, prick out the seedlings at the first true-leaf stage into 7–8 cm pots; in multi-cell trays, leave one plant per cell. Harden off the seedlings outdoors during the week before planting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePlanting out (June–early July):\u003c\/strong\u003e plant seedlings with 4–6 leaves at a spacing of 40 × 50 cm in a sunny position, in fertile, humus-rich soil with a pH of 6.5–7.2. Water generously after planting. Romanesco thrives after legumes or in soil that was well manured in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular watering is essential—cauliflower does not tolerate drying out while the curds are forming. Mulching helps retain moisture. Feed 2–3 times during the season, ensuring adequate calcium and boron (a deficiency can cause the florets to turn brown). Horticultural fleece or netting protects against cabbage white butterflies and cabbage root flies. Harvest when the curd is still firm and the towers are touching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomanesco is striking in every form: \u003cstrong\u003ebriefly blanched\u003c\/strong\u003e as whole towers and served with pasta or risotto, \u003cstrong\u003eroasted\u003c\/strong\u003e with olive oil, \u003cstrong\u003esteamed\u003c\/strong\u003e or eaten \u003cstrong\u003eraw\u003c\/strong\u003e in salads and on vegetable platters. It works beautifully in Italian cuisine, bakes and tempura. Thanks to its extraordinary geometry, it is one of the vegetables that looks most beautiful both on the plate and in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener's tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eDo not leave Romanesco in the ground too long—once the curd reaches full size, the towers start to loosen and lose their characteristic pattern within a few days. It is better to cut it a day too early than too late. After harvesting, the curd keeps in the refrigerator for about a week, while blanched florets freeze very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBrassica oleracea var. botrytis\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eRomanesco Natalino\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eCurd colour\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eyellow-green\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esunny, fertile and moist soil\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeasonality\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eannual plant (grown as an annual)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSowing time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eApril–May (for seedlings)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePlanting-out time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJune–early July\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHarvest time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSeptember–October\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e1.00 g (~300 seeds)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTraditional\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eW. 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